Business Continuity Planning Support Business Analyst

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Glasgow is looking for a Business Continuity Planning Support/Business Analyst. This role involves supporting the BC Planning team and contributing to critical program initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field, a minimum of 2 years' experience in the corporate sector, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. The position offers opportunities for professional development in a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in the corporate sector.
• Project management experience is essential.
• Experience with project management tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Business Continuity Planning program requirements.
• Assist in BC tooling QA and UA Testing.
• Coordinate monthly reporting for program governance.
• Support during disruptive events and document lessons learned.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technology related field

Tools

Jira

Visio

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Business Continuity Planning Support/Business Analyst

Glasgow

JR023369

Morgan Stanley are looking for a candidate with 2 years experience in the corporate sector who can balance the demands of a hybrid Business Continuity Planning support / Business Analyst role. The candidate will support the BC Planning team in driving and overseeing operational execution of the BC Planning programme including coordination of critical programme initiatives and supporting the tooling platform s development roadmap. The ideal candidate is a flexible self-starter who is detail oriented proactive and a team player who demonstrates strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Support Business Continuity Planning program requirements by providing guidance to Business Unit Stakeholders to ensure their Business Continuity Plans adhere to the Firms Business Continuity Management Policy and Procedures
• Support or contribute to local regional and global managed projects as required to ensure delivery of BC Planning objectives
• Supporting the BC tooling platform s development roadmap:
• o Assist in BC tooling QA and UA Testing
• o Assist with managing the product backlog prioritizing features based on value effort and dependencies
• o Participate in sprint planning reviews and retrospectives to ensure continuous delivery and improvement
• o Monitor product performance and user feedback to inform future enhancements
• o Support product documentation
• Design and provide Business Continuity Planning tool training as required
• Support the BC Planning team in preparing regional stakeholder briefings
• Coordinate monthly reporting collation and distribution for program governance and monitoring purposes
• Extend BC Planning support during a disruptive event including escalation communication and documenting lessons learned
• Role will require occasional travel to support Recovery Site tests in other EMEA locations

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a technology related field
• Project management experience
• Experience with project management tools (e.g. Jira Visio)
• Advanced Microsoft applications knowledge (Outlook Excel PowerPoint and Word)
• Excellent organizational analytical communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (written verbal and presentation)
• Ability to work in fast-paced evolving environments

Nice to Have

• Knowledge or understanding of Business Continuity Planning lifecycle

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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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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.

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.

Required Experience:

IC

Key Skills
Accounts Handling,Business Analysis,Business Administration,HACCP,Art

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1