Chief of Staff

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Chief of Staff to support the ETS Chief Operating Officer.

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Principal Tech Admin Office position at a Vice-President level, part of the job family that supports Technology leadership drive strategy development and execution through analysis, governance, and delivery enablement.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously 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:

• Work with the leadership team to identify creative solutions to a wide-array of opportunities and challenges

• Develop, analyze, and and present executive level insights in response to senior management requests

• Lead cross divisional coordination of high priority COO efforts (e.g., strategic planning, annual budget planning, etc.)

• Coordinate with partners in Tech COO, Finance, Sourcing, and Human Resources to develop and execute strategies to drive continuous improvement

What you’ll bring to the role:

• College/University degree or equivalent with a business focus and relevant/proven experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy and excellent writing skills including the ability to tailor messaging to all levels of the organization

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize time accordingly

• Strong process management skills and direct experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders at one time

• Ability to interact comfortably at senior levels of the organization while also being a contributor to the team

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to the changing needs of the COO as they arise

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office including PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams

• Technology, Finance, or Strategy background a plus

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley

We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services.

All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences.

Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. 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.

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, data analytics, cloud engineering, cybersecurity and digital technologies. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent.  Learn more about our unmatched culture in Morgan Stanley Montreal: https://www.morganstanley.com/people/people-montreal

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.

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 is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.