Business Analyst / Automation

We’re seeking someone to join our team as an Automation Associate/Developer in Morgan Stanley Direct, Workplace, and Tax Operations (DWTO) team to support the end users and Automation team members within the Operations organization to identify, analyse, and develop solutions to create Operational capacity. ​The DWTO Automation team delivers regulatory and strategic automation solutions to support the RTB teams in DWTO.  The Automation team partners closely with the RTB teams to prioritize work and deliver significant value and business outcomes to the organization (i.e. regulatory updates, business integration, workflow efficiency, etc.).

In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships. This is an Associate level position level position within the Change, Analytics & Strategy, which is responsible for developing operating and technology strategies, managing, and executing transformation initiatives, leading Agile fleet activities, driving innovation, developing analytics solutions, and delivering business outcomes.

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:

• Work as a member of the DWTO Automation team that sits within the Operations division supporting Tax, MSAW and E*TRADE operational functions including Correspondence, Middle Office, and Margin.
• Develop knowledge and business understanding across the DWTO operational functions
• Gain an understanding of the various Morgan Stanley businesses and client bases (e.g., institutional, Wealth Management, Retirements, Stock Plan, etc.)
• Work with end users to identify automation opportunities and design & develop the best solution leveraging automation tooling available within the firm (e.g., UIPath, PowerBI, alteryx, VBA, etc.)
• Debug and maintain existing Production tools
• Generate senior management reporting and status updates
• Reports to the Automation Team manager
• Execute processes/functions and/or support process management and project efforts, leveraging knowledge of the systems, markets and instruments that influence the team.
• Recognize risk in day-to-day processes to draw out the key issues and contribute to process improvements.
• Build relationships within team and internal stakeholders, sharing knowledge to contribute to team output Participate in projects and initiatives, aiding in solution formulation with a focus on timely execution.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Ability to establish clear goals and priorities and address non-standard issues within area of expertise with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Subject matter expertise in business area supported, client requirements, and ability to ensure control is not compromised to comply with client requests
• Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values.
• Strong analytical skillset with the ability and desire to learn complex technical regulations, processes, and solutions
• 2+ years of experience in program/ project management, process engineering or strategy
• Detail oriented with good analytical and problem-solving ability
• Technical knowledge and experience (see below)
• Prior experience with the following is a plus – PowerBI, alteryx, UIPath, Excel/Access, VBA, SQL, Python, database, DataIKU, XML, HTML
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in a financial services environment is a plus

At Morgan Stanley India, we support the Firm’s global businesses across Institutional Securities, Wealth Management and Investment management, as well as in the Firm’s infrastructure functions including Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, Legal and Corporate Services. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in India since 1993, with modern campuses in both Mumbai and Bengaluru. Learn more about our unmatched culture in Morgan Stanley India.

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. 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.