Associate Business Analyst

Were seeking someone to join our Tech Risk Solutions team as a Business Analyst in Technology Risk Controls Engineering (TRCE) with a focus on sourcing data from various technology platforms across the firm into a centralized data platform used to build various reporting and analytics solutions for Technology Risk.

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 Associate Business Analyst 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 youll do in the role:

• Contribute to the function through a range of operational activities and project tasks developing an understanding of the business and operating environment.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders technology teams and third-party vendors to gather and analyse business requirements for custom and prepackaged software solutions.

• Conduct detailed business process analysis to identify areas for improvement optimization and automation within the organization.

• Work closely with project managers and developers to translate business requirements into functional specifications user stories and use cases.

• Take ownership of requirement management ensuring traceability from initial requirements through to system deployment and maintenance.

• Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint planning meetings.

• Participate in system testing validation and user acceptance testing to ensure the delivered solution meets business needs and expectations.

• Identify and document risks issues and dependencies related to technology projects and propose mitigation strategies.

• Provide support and guidance to junior business analysts and other team members fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.

• Stay abreast of industry trends regulatory changes and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement within the technology department.

What youll bring to the role:

• Ability to engage with the broader team communicate goals tasks and deliverables in 1-1 and team meetings.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science Information Technology Business Administration Finance or related field. Masters degree or relevant professional certifications are a plus.

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in a technology-driven environment preferably in the banking or finance industry.

• Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

• At least 2 years relevant experience would generally be expected to find 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 thats differentiated and weve 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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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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.