Data & Analytics Innovation, Associate, Business Unit Management

We are seeking a dynamic, innovation-driven Associate to join our GSS Data & Analytics Innovation Team. This role combines expertise in Power BI dashboard development, Snowflake data engineering, and Data Science/AI modeling to deliver advanced analytics solutions that drive strategic decision-making across global initiatives.

In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. This is an Associate level position within the Business Unit Management, which performs business management/CAO functions such as headcount management, financials, people processes, executive communications, and strategic support

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:

• Dashboard Development (Power BI): Design, build, and maintain advanced Power BI dashboards for sourcing analytics, GSS reporting, and executive insights
• Translate business requirements into intuitive, interactive visualizations and optimize performance using best practices in DAX, Power Query, and data modeling
• Data Engineering & Architecture (Snowflake): Develop and optimize Snowflake SQL queries, views, and stored procedures to support large-scale analytics and reporting needs Design and operationalize cross-system data flows and distributed applications for analytics and AI/ML initiatives
• Predictive Modeling & AI/ML: Build and deploy predictive models for sourcing forecasts, supplier risk scoring, and spend optimization using Python and ML frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Snowflake Cortex)
• Enable AI-driven data enrichment and GenAI capabilities to enhance user experience and decision-making
• Automation & Cloud Enablement: Contribute to automation of recurring workflows and support migration to cloud-native ETL platforms for improved scalability and efficiency
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with global business stakeholders to gather requirements, refine objectives, and deliver actionable insights
• Participate in GSS strategy change projects, bringing data-driven insights and visualization capabilities to transformation efforts
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance analytics capabilities, and explore new data sources and domains
• Contribute to metadata management, data modeling, and documentation to ensure robust governance and transparency

• 3-6 years of experience in data analytics, dashboard development, and predictive modeling in a professional setting
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field
• Proven ability to analyze and synthesize large datasets from diverse sources, including SQL and Snowflake
• Strong proficiency in Power BI, with hands-on experience building scalable, interactive dashboards and applying best practices in DAX and data modeling
• Solid working knowledge of Python for automation, data processing, and enabling AI/ML workflows
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Snowflake Cortex) for predictive analytics and intelligent reporting
• Experience with ETL platforms and data integration tools (e.g., Dataiku, Lightning, Alteryx) is a plus
• Understanding of cloud-based data architecture, distributed systems, and data governance principles
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple global initiatives effectively
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across global regions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel (pivot tables, slicers, formulas), PowerPoint, and Word