Company Overview
In 1983, the first online trade was placed using early ETRADE technology. Today, ETRADE FINANCIAL is a global financial leader, delivering value and innovation to millions of customers in more than 40 countries worldwide.

We are looking for highly energized, dynamic professionals who are ready to join a fast-paced, world leader in the financial services industry. We move at the speed of the Internet. Our work culture fosters an incredible exposure to innovative ideas and challenges that create experience and opportunity. Many have risen through the organization to become industry leaders, in both the financial services world and in the community at large. ETRADE is made up of some of the brightest and most talented people in the industry - are you ready to join the industry leader?

Description :

ETRADE Financial from Morgan Stanley is looking for an experienced candidate with deep experience writing complex system requirements serving Financial Institutions. The candidate must have a demonstrated track record of building Financial, Brokerage or Risk Platforms used in a Real Time environment with many system dependencies. The role will support the requirement gathering of various initiatives in the Risk and Portfolio Margin space and therefore a knowledge of derivative Products and Financial/Market Risk would be a plus

The role requires the candidate to oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle - including requirements gathering, development support, pre and post launch strategy – for a variety of products for Risk, Operational Reports, Regulation T or Portfolio Margin accounts.

The desired candidate should be a self-starter and must be driven to solve and document complex system requirements

Responsibilities:

· Lead the Business Analysis of various initiatives in the Margin Lending and Risk Platforms group to ensure all system requirements are met.

· Work and socialize all product specifications with stakeholders of the projects to ensure their buy in and approvals as needed

· Possess strong analytical skills to identify, evaluate and define complex systems. Create product artifacts (business requirements, functional requirements, migration plans, communication plans, project updates for senior management) and gain approval from business and technology leaders

· Assist and lead, where applicable, in developing and communicating strategy for individual products based upon understanding of market, competition, regulatory and legislative trends

· Centralize the documentation of existing Tools designed to manage Risk

· Work with Risk and Service partners to identify system or experience gaps causing undue risk or a poor client experience and work with stakeholders to address them.

· Provide Product Support: Research and resolve complex issues related to option products

· Work with various stakeholders to track and oversee the implementation of the fixes through the agile framework.

· Work and build solid relationship with key stakeholders – including Risk, Operations, Customer Service, Marketing, Technology and Quality Assurance teams – to deliver simple, elegant and defect free products

· Champion new products throughout the organization

· Conduct and monitor the competitive landscape and propose actionable recommendations aligned with the company’s roadmap

Job Requirement:

· Minimum of 7 to 9 years’ experience in a Business Analysis or Tech dev role, Product Management preferably handling Financial products OR extensive subject matter expertise in derivative products and risk management along with education in a relevant field

· Prior Risk Management experience in derivative products is highly valuable

· Prior experience in building/maintaining complex Financial Systems or risk management tools with real time data is a desired skillset

· Ability and or demonstrated aptitude and willingness to lead product development initiatives

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to a diverse audience

· Strong organizational skills to work on multiple projects simultaneously for on time and within budget delivery

· Demonstrates effectiveness in a fast-paced, demanding, client-driven environment.

· Strong understanding of the retail client and ability to view proposed solutions through the eyes of the client.

· An energetic person with an entrepreneurial attitude.

· Ability to engage and find opportunities beyond individual responsibilities

· Bachelor degree – preferably in Finance, Economics or Marketing

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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

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).