Director - Cao (Firm Risk Management)

Morgan Stanley

Risk CAO - Director

Profile Description
We're seeking someone to join our team as a [Director] to [Risk CAO].

Firm Risk Management
In the Firm Risk Management division, we advise businesses across the Firm on risk mitigation strategies, develop tools to analyze and monitor risks and lead key regulatory initiatives.

Company Profile
Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

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.

Background on the Position
Morgan Stanley seeks a professional for Risk COO team within Firm Risk Management department. The individual will cover a diverse range of responsibilities to facilitate operations and management.

To be successful, candidate needs to have relevant educational background (finance, economics, engineering), relevant work experience (budget, headcount reporting, workforce strategy), exceptional presentation skills, and the ability to work independently and efficiently under tight deadlines. Information processed in the department is confidential and thus the candidate must demonstrate high level of integrity.

What you'll do in the role:

Primary Responsibilities
• Responsible for business unit's preparation of management information, facilitation of recruitment of employees and interns
• Handle space planning, budget tracking and other logistical activities
• Experience with Business Continuity Planning, GOC documentation etc
• Liaising with HR, Global COO teams, Finance, IT, Corporate Services and with senior management withing FRM Mumbai team, to run the daily COO tasks
• Continually evaluate existing reports and processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness
• Work on PowerBI dashboards to display data (good to have)

What you'll bring to the role:

Qualifications
• Proven relationship building and collaboration skills
• High level of expertise in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint) – must have
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Very good communication skills, both oral and written
• Knowledge of financial products through industry experience or exceptional academic background in related fields (BS in Finance/Economics and/or MBA)
• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines
• Team player with willingness to work with a wide-variety of stakeholders under, tight deadlines
• 8+ years of work experience with at least 2 years in COO role

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.

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.