Associate – Capital Projects Business Analyst, Finance

860 Morgan Stanley Svcs Canada Co; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Associate – Capital Projects Business Analyst to join its team in New York. The ideal candidate will engage in complex projects, focusing on Data Governance within the Credit and Operational Risk domains. This role requires 2-3 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Agile methodologies, as well as regulatory requirements in the financial sector. Candidates will be part of a dynamic team making impactful contributions in a high-trust environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Opportunities for career development

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst.
• Familiarity with regulatory projects related to Credit and Operational Risk.
• Proficiency in documentation and UAT processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead business analyst for technology change deliveries.
• Develop and maintain data governance frameworks.
• Coordinate with global teams on project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodology

Data Governance

Testing Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)

Tools

JIRA

Rally

PowerBI

MS Excel

MS Visio

Job description

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Associate – Capital Projects Business Analyst, Finance

Apply locations New York, New York, United States of America time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id PT-JR007123

Description (About Us)
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. We advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for governments, institutions and individuals.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. We provide you a superior foundation for building a professional career where you can learn, achieve and grow

Department Profile
Role sits within Centralized Finance Change and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. We have built strong techno-functional teams which partner with Technology and other divisions globally taking ownership of changing systems and products. We have a vibrant and diverse mix of teams working on different functional deliveries and technology areas. There is a large focus on innovation, inclusion, giving back to the community and sharing knowledge.

The Role
We are looking for a 2-3+ years experienced Business Analyst to engage in the delivery of complex projects as well as take forward Data Governance in Basel Capital Credit & Operational Risk domain.
The candidate needs to be able to work with geographically dispersed groups across IT, Finance and Risk in a very dynamic, rapidly evolving and high pressure, high visibility project setting.

The candidate is expected to:
> Act as Lead Business Analyst for technology change deliveries to achieve strategic regulatory & renovation goals
> Effectively communicate within delivery team (Agile Squad) and Sr. Management
> Advance Data Governance goals for Finance division including updating data dictionary, adding data attribute & dataset level controls, feed governance and data lineage
> Stakeholder management and run working groups
> Follow effective governance process including 1LOD/2LOD/3LOD support
> Ensure adequate documentation is created and maintained
> Ensure smooth transition from project to BAU phase

The candidate should be able to demonstrate the following key skills & competencies:
- Prior experience in Regulatory or internal projects related to Credit Risk, Operational Risk or Market Risk.
- Preferable to have experience in US Federal Reserve Basel 3 Capital regulations
- Preferable to have experience in Data Governance or Data Lineage programs
- Good to have exposure in Regulatory Reports such as FR-Y9C, FR-Y15, FFIEC-101, FR-Y14A, etc.
- Awareness of Trade Life Cycle across various Investment Banking products including derivatives, secured-financing transactions, loans, etc.
- Proficient in communicating project status and risks to stakeholders and Fleet lead
- Desirable to be aware of Agile software development methodology and practices
- Should own the quality and timeliness of delivery and not be afraid to challenge status quo and seek to constantly improve upon current state
- Hands on experience of end to end testing, including the following specific activities:
> Review and analysis of business requirements / user stories to validate acceptance criteria and create test scenarios, test case and test data
> Test strategy planning and managing UAT and test cycles with all stakeholders - IT, users, and project
> Application of testing methodologies, principles and processes to define and implement key metrics to manage and assess the testing process including test execution and defect resolution
> Implementation of processes/ process improvements, including automation of testing where possible and appropriate
- Strong co-ordination/ organisation skills, co-ordinating across the various teams involved in project delivery (IT, end users/SMEs, other stakeholders)
- Knowledge of tools - Rally, JIRA, Alteryx, PowerBI desirable
- Proficiency in MS Vizio and Excel
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

- At least 2 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this 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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Job Posting Pay Range

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $80,000 and $115,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

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