Capital Projects Business Analyst

The Role
We are looking for a 2-3+ years experienced Business Analyst to engage in the delivery of complex projects as well as take forward Data Governance in Basel Capital Credit & Operational Risk domain.
The candidate needs to be able to work with geographically dispersed groups across IT, Finance and Risk in a very dynamic, rapidly evolving and high pressure, high visibility project setting.

The candidate is expected to:
>Act as Lead Business Analyst for technology change deliveries to achieve strategic regulatory & renovation goals
>Effectively communicate within delivery team (Agile Squad) and Sr. Management
>Advance Data Governance goals for Finance division including updating data dictionary, adding data attribute & dataset level controls, feed governance and data lineage
>Stakeholder management and run working groups
>Follow effective governance process including 1LOD/2LOD/3LOD support
>Ensure adequate documentation is created and maintained
>Ensure smooth transition from project to BAU phase The candidate should be able to demonstrate the following key skills & competencies:

-Prior experience in Regulatory or internal projects related to Credit Risk, Operational Risk or Market Risk.
-Preferable to have experience in US Federal Reserve Basel 3 Capital regulations
-Preferable to have experience in Data Governance or Data Lineage programs
-Good to have exposure in Regulatory Reports such as FR-Y9C, FR-Y15, FFIEC-101, FR-Y14A, etc.
-Awareness of Trade Life Cycle across various Investment Banking products including derivatives, secured-financing transactions, loans, etc.
-Proficient in communicating project status and risks to stakeholders and Fleet lead
-Desirable to be aware of Agile software development methodology and practices
-Should own the quality and timeliness of delivery and not be afraid to challenge status quo and seek to constantly improve upon current state
-Hands on experience of end to end testing, including the following specific activities:
>Review and analysis of business requirements / user stories to validate acceptance criteria and create test scenarios, test case and test data
>Test strategy planning and managing UAT and test cycles with all stakeholders - IT, users, and project
>Application of testing methodologies, principles and processes to define and implement key metrics to manage and assess the testing process including test execution and defect resolution
>Implementation of processes/ process improvements, including automation of testing where possible and appropriate
-Strong co-ordination/ organisation skills, co-ordinating across the various teams involved in project delivery (IT, end users/SMEs, other stakeholders)
-Knowledge of tools - Rally, JIRA, Alteryx, PowerBI desirable
-Proficiency in MS Vizio and Excel
-Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Job Posting Pay Range

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $80,000 and $115,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).