Finance Transformation Senior Leader

We're seeking someone to join our Process Optimization team as a senior leader in Finance Transformation to drive end-to-end process optimization efforts across Finance through process identification, process mapping and supporting the identification of areas of opportunities.
In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm's financial and capital resources. This is a Vice President level position within our Portfolio & Change Management Job Family which manages strategic change management, process re-engineering, and establishment of control procedures for projects with a focus on milestone delivery across projects, managing risks and issues that impact program objectives and facilitating communication across related projects and impacted stakeholders to keep programs on track.
What you'll do in the role:

• Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm

• Lead end-to-end processes and/or programs that require complex decision making, advanced understanding of client and stakeholder needs and subject matter expertise

• Understand and adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; own risk and contingency plans for business area

• Act as a role model and culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and team accountable to Firm standards

• Partner with the Process Optimization lead for end-to-end process optimization initiatives across Finance, from process identification, mapping and evaluation and track implementation for efficiency tracking (both for Finance and Firm reporting)

• Implement and drive adoption of a standardized process optimization framework, including intake, prioritization, and lifecycle governance.

• Define, implement and govern the process optimization metrics framework to enable periodic and ad hoc reporting of efficiency metrics to Finance and Firmwide management

• Lead and mentor process optimization professionals with strong decision making and governance ownership

• Build trusted partnerships across Finance and Firmwide Process Optimization teams

• Work closely with a variety of internal stakeholders to communicate program strategy, coordinate deliverables, track, and report on progress

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Advanced understanding of Finance functional area, industry, and competitive environment and technical skills, including risks and key regulations relevant to the division

• Strong technical skills

• Ability to inspire and support others by providing positive and constructive feedback and to acknowledge efforts of and promote team members

• Ability to manage risk and impact to functional area, and create plans to mitigate those risks

• Background in Finance or Finance related functions.

• Familiarity with process mapping tools.

• Knowledge/Certification of Lean/Six Sigma process improvement frameworks

• Evidence of participation in change management and continuous development projects within a complex global organization, preferably Financial Services

• At least 8 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $205,000 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).