As a member of the Business Transformation Services (BTS) team, this individual will provide project management support for initiatives aligned to Merger and Integrations, Strategic Initiatives Delivery and/or Organizational Change & Readiness. The individual will collaborate with partners in the business, technology, and risk and control functions. This independent contributor will provide support, and work with project teams, to build out a project's governance, reporting and tracking, from initiation, to execution, and to scale. The candidate will be expected to think analytically, be detail oriented and client centric. Working with all functional disciplines impacted by the project to ensure 'end to end' planning is comprehensive and results in a project plan that will achieve stated goals of project Conduct analysis on program dependencies, progress through the various phases to inform timelines, execution, and business strategy. Ensure comprehensive documentation of requirements, assumptions, changes in scope etc. associated with project and establish an audit trail to demonstrate these activities have been addressed Provide mechanisms to capture & monitor remediation of any potential risks. In addition, enable appropriate escalation of any item that may impact timely delivery or cause a change to the agreed scope of project Ensure effective communication and reporting to functional teams, manager, and stakeholders Support key program leads and resources in executing key deliverables Independently identify opportunities to drive project/ programs forward BS/BA degree required. A minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience in project management, product development, business management, or management consulting in the financial services industry, ideally Wealth Management Ability to quickly turn around high-quality work in a fast-paced environment Ability to drive delivery/execution of a wide range of tasks and initiatives independently Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams to meet delivery timelines Ability to highlight key risks and issues that may impact the project/ program health, and manage the risk to closure Strong written and verbal communications skills, ability to interact at all levels of the organization and tailor messages appropriately Strong presentation skills, including ability to synthesize large amounts of data and information to create polished PowerPoint presentations for various levels of management Independent self-starter who can manage multiple activities to aggressive deadlines Eagerness to learn the business and understand detailed requirements Organizational skills and ability to organize information in a meaningful way High attention to detail; follows through to ensure accuracy of materials Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Visio, and SharePoint 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. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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. We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. FOR NYC POSITIONS ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $85,000 and $110,000 per year at the commencement of employment. 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.
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