We are seeking someone to join our team as a Business Continuity Support Analyst. You will support the Business Continuity (BC) Planning team in driving and overseeing operational execution of the BC Planning programme including coordination of critical programmes and supporting the tooling platform 's development roadmap.
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 Risk & Resiliency Management Associate position, which is part of the job family responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure operational continuity and resilience in the face of potential threats or disruptions that could impact the organization, plus management of ongoing incidents.
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:
Support Business Continuity Planning program requirements by providing guidance to Business Unit Stakeholders to ensure their Business Continuity Plans adhere to the Firm's Business Continuity Management Policy and Procedures
Support or contribute to local, regional and global managed projects as required to ensure delivery of BC Planning targets
Supporting the BC tooling platform 's development roadmap:
Assist in BC tooling QA and UA Testing
Assist with managing the product backlog, prioritizing features based on value, effort, and dependencies
Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous delivery and improvement
Monitor product performance and user feedback to inform future enhancements
Support product documentation
Design and provide Business Continuity Planning tool training as required
Support the BC Planning team in preparing regional stakeholder briefings
Coordinate monthly reporting collation and distribution for program governance and monitoring purposes
Extend BC Planning support during a disruptive event, including escalation, communication and documenting lessons learned
Role will require occasional travel to support Recovery Site tests in other EMEA locations
What you'll bring to the role:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technology related field
Project management experience
Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Visio)
Advanced Microsoft applications knowledge (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
Excellent organizational, assessing, communication, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
Ability to work in fast-paced, evolving environments
Preferred knowledge or understanding of Business Continuity Planning lifecycle
At least 2 years' relevant experience in the corporate sector would generally be expected to possess the skills required for this role
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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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Flexible work statement
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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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