We're seeking someone to join our team as a seasoned professional to support its Sourcing and Third Party Program Management (TPPM) initiatives in China. This role, based in Hong Kong, reporting directly to the Head of GSS China.

In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. This is a Vice President level position within the within Third Party Risk Management, which specializes in identifying, analyzing, and managing risks presented to a company as a result of working with external parties / vendors.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:
- Lead and manage the Firm's China On-Shore Third Party Sourcing and Risk operations.
- Collaborate with Business Units (BUs) to ensure compliance with the Firm's China Guiding Principles on Outsourcing and cross-border data management.
- Serve as the primary liaison for all China Outsourcing activities, encompassing both inter-affiliate and third-party engagements across all BUs.
- Provide strategic leadership and support for Sourcing activities, including documentation, evaluation, bidder reviews, negotiations, and vendor management.
- Enhance the function's credibility by partnering with internal business stakeholders and demonstrating professionalism and commercial/legal acumen.
- Coordinate with in-house Legal to ensure timely execution of contracts for both external and inter-affiliate projects.
- Cultivate a collaborative team environment across all job categories and functions within the Firm.
- Engage with senior internal stakeholders (Technology, Legal and Compliance, Finance, other BUs) and external vendors.
- Provide guidance to BUs on the Third Party Risk Management procedures and tools.
- Lead and implement various GSS initiatives in China.

What you'll bring to the role:
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
- Over 10 years of experience in third party Risk, China regulatory landscape, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation. Experience in Third Party Transformation and Change the Bank Program is advantageous.
- Comprehensive knowledge of China regulations and a general understanding of regulatory and tax requirements within China.
- Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams.
- In-depth industry knowledge and outsourcing experience in China.
- Strong communication skills to lead and influence diverse groups and individuals.
- Proficiency in both Mandarin and English, with excellent written, verbal, presentation and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, capable of analyzing offers, business cases, and processes and presenting findings clearly.
- Exceptional organization and project management skills.
- Ability to thrive under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
- Adaptability to work in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.


What you can expect from Morgan Stanley

We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services.  All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences.  Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.