Job Description

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in Legal and Compliance division in Operational Mapping Program to own and govern a dataset which maps all of the Firm's inter-affiliate service relationships for the Firm's operating and service entities, as well as business processes performed, and the resources required to execute them.


In the Legal & Compliance division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. This is an Associate level position within the Operational Mapping Team & Technology to drive the maturation of our Operational Mapping capabilities. The candidate will leverage stakeholder relationships and subject matter expertise to help guide the prioritization of program needs, ensuring our capabilities evolve to support a changing regulatory landscape.


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.

What you'll do in the role:

Data Analysis & Reporting: Develop / Facilitate reporting of Operational Mapping data to satisfy regulatory reporting on an ad hoc basis. Develop and maintain complex SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyse data from various sources Perform data cleaning, validation, and transformation to ensure accuracy and consistency Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in large datasets to support business decisions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver analytical solutions Stakeholder Relationship Management: Facilitate training to newcomers to the program and existing end users on a periodic basis Establish and maintain relationships with partners in Legal, Compliance and various risk programs to maintain a complete and current understanding of the regulatory requirements & Firm Policies/Procedures that drive Operational Mapping requirements Lead and/or participate in various stakeholder forums including working groups, steering committees etc. Facilitate and coordinate the due diligence review process consisting of the following:

Identifying changes and impact based due to Organization, Legal Entity, Service / Process / Vendor / Application Triggers
Work with various stakeholders to identify the specific changes and facilitate the updates required within the Firm's systems Work with the entitlement team to make entitlement changes Log changes in application and corresponding criticality within SWORD as a part of the Application and Vendor trigger process

What you'll bring to the role:

3+ years of working experience in international financial institutions or consulting firms.

Bachelor's degree required; economics, finance, business, or another analytical discipline preferred. Master's degree is a plus
Cross-discipline and geographical stakeholder management with commensurate experience Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

Logical thinking, ability to analyze complex sets of data and convert to meaningful risk reporting
Detail oriented: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and SQL Self-motivated with an ability to work independently and think creatively Ability to present to and interact with senior management when needed

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.


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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.