Technology Risk & Controls PMO Support (Hybrid)

PowerToFly; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial firm is seeking a Technology Risk & Controls Program Support specialist in Montreal. In this Director-level role, you will manage program standards, track outcomes, and analyze technology risk. Candidates should have at least 5 years in program support and be proficient in tools like JIRA. The position offers a hybrid work environment and requires bilingualism in French and English, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to innovate in technology risk management.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a PMO or Program Support role.
• 2 years leading a PMO or Program Support function.
• Experience with technology risk and control programs.

Responsibilities

• Set up tools and standards for managing the program.
• Plan, track, and report on program outputs and outcomes.
• Analyze risks and maintain the Risk Log for the program.

Skills

Proactive work ethic

Interpersonal and communication skills

Focus on automation and efficiency

Familiarity with JIRA, Rally

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Technology Risk & Controls Program Support. Positioned to be the best in class of program execution across Technology at Morgan Stanley, the Strategic Programs Execution (SPE) is a Super Department in Cyber, Data, Risk and Resilience (CDRR). This function facilitates enhanced delivery capability to effectively manage the increasing pipeline of critical technology, regulatory, risk and control-based programs.

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 Program Management Support position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for providing specialist data analysis and expertise that drive decision‑making and business insights as well as crafting data pipelines, implementing data models, and optimizing data processes for improved data accuracy and accessibility, including applying machine learning and AI‑based techniques.

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.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

What you’ll do in the role:

• Setting up tools and standards for managing the program
• Planning, tracking, and reporting on outputs and outcomes
• Financial planning, budgets and tracking - assisting the Program Manager
• Cross project interdependency management
• Setting quality control standards and tracking implementation
• Developing stakeholder maps defining the interest of the program
• Holding master copies of program documentation
• Maintaining status reports for all projects/workstreams for the program
• Establishing consistent practices and standards for planning, reporting, controls
• Registering issues
• Analyzing risks and maintaining Risk Log for the program
• Producing and distributing reports for the program
• Monitoring items requiring action
• Maintaining and updating program plan
• Maintaining and monitoring program’s change control procedures

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 5 years working in a PMO or Program Support role
• 2 years of having led a PMO or Program Support function
• Experience of working on programs focused on delivering change to technology risk & controls or of a regulatory, internal audit or operational risk nature
• Solid proficiency in project and program methodologies across the full program lifecycle
• Naturally proactive and ability to thrive where there's ambiguity
• Comfortable working with a high level of independence
• Confidence to challenge & push back, and ability to change engagement approach to suit your audience
• Focus on identifying opportunities to drive greater effectiveness and efficiency through automation and process streamlining
• An interest in emerging technologies such as Generative AI and developing real‑life applications in the program Mgmt. domain
• Provide clarity and calmness during chaotic moments
• Ability to quickly develop relationships coupled with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in using platforms such as JIRA, Rally

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi‑faced and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

Build a career with impact. Visit morganstanley.com for more information.

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.