Product Owner - Operations - VP

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Product Owner to manage the product backlog and deliver maximum value. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, ensuring agile practices are upheld. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential, alongside a strong grasp of Agile methodologies.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Define user stories and prioritize the product backlog.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Skills

Agile

Scrum

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

The Operations division is both the first line of defence for protecting Morgan Stanley's financial and reputational well-being, and an essential partner contributing to the firm's growth. Facing off to all Morgan Stanley businesses and interacting with all other parts of the Firm, the Operations division supports a complex, multi-faceted portfolio of businesses in full compliance with regulatory guidelines and the directives of the Operating Committee and Board of Directors.

ORRC is responsible for the Risk and Control Framework across Operations and ensures the establishment of effective industry-leading controls through structured risk identification and the proactive review of Global Operations processes. The team is focused on the reduction of Operational Risk, ensuring the set up and management of appropriate governance forums encompassing Operations and Sales and Trading management, partnership with Firmwide resources and leadership of direct risk reduction programs. ORRC performs complex multi-product regulatory reporting, ensures the appropriate guardianship of client assets, and manages the operational tax obligations of the Firm.

Role Summary

The Product Owner acts as the voice of the customer within the development team, ensuring that the product delivers maximum value. They are responsible for managing the product backlog and working closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

> Define user stories and prioritize the product backlog based on business value.

> Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into actionable tasks.

> Work closely with development teams to ensure clear understanding of features and functionality.

> Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

> Ensure timely delivery of product increments and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

> 5-8 years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role.

> Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

> Excellent communication and organizational skills.

> Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar.

> Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

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.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

If t his role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

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.