Return to Work Program

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

At Morgan Stanley India, we support the Firm’s global businesses, with critical presence across Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment management, as well as in the Firm’s infrastructure functions of Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, Legal and Corporate & Enterprise Services. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in India since 1993, with campuses in both Mumbai and Bengaluru. We empower our multi-faceted and talented teams to advance their careers and make a global impact on the business. For those who show passion and grit in their work, there’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Return to Work Program – Mumbai

At Morgan Stanley, we see great potential in experienced professionals who have taken a career break and are now looking to return to the workforce. Morgan Stanley’s 16-week paid Return to Work program is based at the firm’s Mumbai office and will run from March to June 2026.

We truly appreciate the life skills and experiences you've gained outside of work and know that they can enrich our Firm. Whether you’ve stepped away for personal reasons, professional development, or simply to recharge, our 16-week Return to Work program offers a unique opportunity that empowers you to reintegrate into the work force. Program participants are placed in business units that complement their skills and experiences. Additionally, they will receive continuous training, mentorship and professional development.

We invite you to apply for the Return To Work program in Mumbai.

You don’t have to have a background in financial services to have a career with us. We welcome highly motivated candidates from a diverse range of industries and skills. We strive to create a spirit of inclusion by bringing together and valuing dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds, talents, perspectives, cultural identities and experiences.

Discover some of the skills we are seeking for our 2026 cohort below.

• Technology - Java, Java/Scala, Java/Angular, .net, C++, Python , Full Stack , QA SDET , UI/UX,C#, Technical BA, Automation Testing , "Azure,  AWS, GCP, Cloud connectivity engineer, Cloud Security , Clustering Engineer(Linux/ Veritas) , RACF, Z/Os, REXX, COBOL , Mainframe  Network Engineer, Mainframe Storage Engineer, Mainframe Adabas Engineer, Incident Management , Security Operations , Technology governance , Linux Developer, email security , IAM, Privilege access management , Network Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Threat Assessment
• Operations - KYC, Client Onboarding, AML, Reconciliation, Settlements, Asset Services, Reference Data, ITU, GRU, Taxation, Listed Derivatives, Derivatives, Trade Support, Prime Brokerage . Futures, Options, Clearing, SEBI Regulations, Indian Regulators, Regulatory reporting.
• Finance - Product control (PNL reconciliation), Management Reporting, Regulatory reporting, Liquidity reporting, Capital reporting, Financial reporting, Legal Entity Controller/ Financial Controller, FP&A
• Firm Risk Management - Credit Limit analysis, Counterparty portfolio analysis and reporting, counterparty credit risk, credit corporate coverage, credit financial institutions coverage, Fixed Structured Lending, secured based lending, Commercial Real Estate, Credit risk data control, Market risk, Credit risk modelling, stress testing, counterparty portfolio analysis, model development, Stress testing, market risk middle office, Market risk reporting, Market risk pricing models, asset management models. Risk Reporting and Data  Governance (BCBS 239), COO/Business Management.
• Legal & Compliance - Contract Management, Risk Based Internal Audit, Trade Surveillance/Communication Surveillance, KYC/ AML, Tableau, Power BI, Data Analytics, Cyber Risk, Legal Operations, Contract Review, Subpoena, Compliance Testing, Operational Risk, Rule Writing, Trade Monitoring.
• Internal Audit - Risk Based Internal Audit, Quant Audit, Model Risk/ Model Development, Data Analytics, Cyber Risk, ITGC, Cloud Audit , Risk Audit (Credit, Market, Operational).
• Corporate Services - Property Management, FP&A, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Third party Risk Management, Vendor management, Sourcing Specialist, Market Data Management, Travel Management, Data Analytics.
• GMG/ISG Management: Financial Risk, Risk & Trade life cycle knowledge, Trade Supervision
• Investment Management : Marketing operations, Client account management, CRM database management, RFP, DDQ
• Fixed Income Division : Data Management, ISDA Contract Management, Counterparty Risk, Operational Risk
• Wealth Management : Business Management, COO, Financial planning, Budgeting, Stakeholder Management , Reporting, Business Analyst, Product Owner, Product management, UAT, User Experience, Microsoft office suite, SDLC knowledge

To learn more about the program, please visit: www.morganstanley.com/returntowork.

Requirement :

• Currently on a career break of at least two years (please note: the two-year eligibility will be calculated as of March 2026, the projected program start date)
• Interested in returning to work on a permanent basis
• Should have minimum 5 yrs of corporate experience.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

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.