Product Owner

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Product Owner in Client Onboarding & Regulatory Services to ensure the consistent and effective deployment of transformational initiatives through agile project management and UAT oversight activities

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 a Team Specialist position at Director level within the Change Analytics & Strategy team.

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:
> Guide a squad to deliver system and functional changes in timely and efficient manner, and in-line with the team strategy.
> Develop and maintain plans that include the end state vision, strategic and tactical initiatives, and product backlogs.
> Lead initiatives across platforms as a Program Manager, leveraging expertise in reference data and data governance to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.
> Manage sprints from idea creation through deployment including identifying client need, designing and validating concepts, developing epics and user stories, and managing to a budget.
> Develop comprehensive user stories documentation and lead overall execution with Technology and Testing partners.
> Participate in requirements elaboration and design sessions with Operations and technology partners. And socialize requirements with stakeholders across the organization and escalate issues as needed.
> Ensure the complete and accurate documentation of processes & procedures related to the changes delivered by the squad.
> Build relationships and gain consensus with key partners and clients.
> Develop and deliver effective presentations to senior management, product teams, and project teams
> Develop metrics to measure KPIs, usage patterns, and other relevant analytics What you'll bring to the role:
> Experience of managing projects, or exposure to the end-to-end project lifecycle, or managing substantial parts of the project lifecycle
> Knowledge and experience of working within a structured project management framework
> Experience in Agile Scrum Development preferred. Have a knowledge of testing life cycle
> Quick self-starter, proactive attitude with ability to work in a fast-changing environment and with international locations.
> Strong verbal and written communications skills with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms and to report to management.
> Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
> Organizational effectiveness establish relationships and manage stakeholder groups
> Strong prioritization skills to balance key priorities and arrive at decisions to balance cost vs benefits.
> Intellectually curious, growth mindset
> Strong experience working in an agile team.

> Certification either as a Product Owner or Scrum Master

What you'll bring to the role:
> Front-to-back knowledge of the processes, projects, systems, markets and instruments that influence their team with a comprehensive understanding of job-related operational/compliance policies and procedures
> Ability to lead initiatives across cross-functional teams leveraging expertise in client reference data & data governance
> Ability to think commercially, understand the impact of initiatives, risks on the operational budget
> Ability to address non-standard issues within area of expertise
> Culture carrier and role model, representing and leading the Firm's core values to influence and motivate those around you
> Experience of managing projects, or exposure to the end-to-end project lifecycle, or managing substantial*Madhav parts of the project lifecycle
> Knowledge and experience of working within a structured project management framework
> At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

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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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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.