Resource Planner – Senior Associate

We’re seeking someone to join our Business Management team as a Resource Planner – Senior Associate in Centralised Management to work closely with various Office of the COO functions and key business partners across the Finance division to cover Business Management, Workforce Management, Strategic Initiatives, Management Reporting and Process Centralization / Improvement.

In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm’s financial and capital resources.

This is a Director level position within our Business Management Job Family which performs business management/CAO functions including headcount management, financials, people processes, executive communications, strategic support, divisional governance, regulatory support etc. Includes regional, location and department management and oversight.

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:

• Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
• Responsible for and lead aspects of individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segments
• Adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; proactively identify ways to reduce risk in work
• Oversee FTE and contingent management activities, including headcount budgeting and forecasting; bring expertise to stakeholder management
• Oversee the reporting, tracking and data management of Finance division contingent staff
• Work directly with Office of COO teams to identify process improvement opportunities and ensure that the Resource Planner team’s activities cater to clients’ evolving business needs, in line with Finance goals and firm-wide standards
• Provide value-add analytics on client queries to support strategic decision making
• Act as a culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards

What you'll bring to the role:

• In-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
• Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities
• Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and innovate processes
• Bachelor's degree in business-related discipline
• At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role (within a COO, reporting or business management function is an advantage)
• Good interpersonal skills; effective written and oral communication abilities in English
• Sound numeric and analytical skills
• Accuracy, attention to detail, good organization, and time management skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments quickly and effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (VBA knowledge is an advantage)

Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:

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