In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Lead Business Analysis position at the Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying needs, and establishing requirements to enhance efficiency and productivity through a blend of business acumen and analytical skills.
Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.
Role Profile:
We are looking for a someone to join IBD & GCM Technology a part of the wider IST Division. This person will have a track record of strong product and project management and experience working within an Agile framework with a focus on supporting the complex and evolving needs of two of the firm’s most prestigious and market leading businesses, Investment Banking & Global Capital Markets. Our group partners closely, at all levels within the business, to provide a wide variety of technology solutions including the management of highly sensitive data, content creation, real time electronic trading and data modeling. Our group prides itself on the strength and diversity of our technologists that enable us to deliver front to back solutions to our business.
What you’ll do in the role:
Work with business partners to identify opportunities and define goals for various initiatives
Play a key role in articulating detailed requirements and acceptance criteria
Coordinate across business, user experience and technology teams to drive delivery
Prepare detailed specifications and supporting documents to guide development teams as needed, including assisting in designing and reviewing test cases
Meet deadlines and communicate delays in a timely manner
Collaborate with other teams within the organization on project work and to further best practices
What you’ll bring to the role:
6+ years of experience in a product management, business analyst, product owner, or user experience role
Experience in an Agile setting writing user stories, acceptance criteria, epics and organizing the backlog according to the overall roadmap
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with business stakeholders to understand the business and gather requirements
Highly detail-oriented with a strong ability to manage and execute simultaneous projects and tasks
Self-motivated, with a high level of initiative
Ability to work efficiently and independently
Proficiency in MS Office and related applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Desired Skills:
Experience at an investment bank or other leading financial services firms
Comfort working with ambiguity, managing and resolving complex issues
User Experience design background including designing intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for web, mobile, and other digital platforms.
Proficiency in industry standard UX design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Axure, Balsamic) and the ability to create interactive prototypes to demonstrate design functionality and gather user feedback.
Experience in developing wireframes, prototypes (low-fidelity and high-fidelity), and user flows to visualize and test design concepts.
Visual Design & Information Architecture:
Develop and maintain information architecture (site maps, navigation structures) to ensure content is organized and accessible.
Apply established firm provided design systems and style guides to maintain consistency across platform & products.
Experience with SQL and tools such as Tableau to query data for analysis and visualization.
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.
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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $165,000 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.
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