Director, Centralized Business Enablement (Business Operations) - Parametric

Responsible for the implementation, management, and oversight of corporate policies and procedures. Partner with leaders across the organization to ensure policies and procedures are implemented and enforced in an efficient manner that supports the needs of the business. Partner with teams across the firm to develop scalable business processes to support the needs of the business. Identify gaps, risk and opportunities to improve current processes and procedures. Manage expense management for Parametric in close partnership with MSIM and MS, including expense approvals, T&E reporting, etc. Liaise with MS Financial Reporting team to manage Parametric financial reporting needs, including monthly and quarterly financial reporting. Manage all aspects of Vendor processes and develop and maintain key relationships for successful partnerships. Manage contingent worker planning process, budgeting and reporting. Manage corporate reporting and business analytics for Parametric. Implement appropriate tools and measurement systems to drive results. Enhance transparency (dashboards) on performance and progress. Continually seek to improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity. Proactively escalate and resolve potential issues by calling them to the attention of CAO and identifying potential solutions. Collaborate and partner with leaders across the firm to drive change and deliver results. Challenge the status quo to support the growth and scalability of the business. Drive change quickly, bringing leaders along for the journey without interruption to day-to-day processing. Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred Minimum 10 years working in an investment management or financial services environment and excellent knowledge of the asset management business 3+ years of management and leadership experience 5+ years of business operations management experience a plus Solid understanding of business functions and knowledge of the business Excellent analytical and organizational skills Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines. Demonstrated project management skills Strong written and oral communication skills Strong ability in decision-making and problem-solving in a ambiguous, fast-paced environment Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other software Possess strong analytical ability, good practical judgment, excellent management and interpersonal skills with sensitivity to treating people appropriately, ability to communicate clearly and effectively, strong leadership skills, and excellent business sense 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. 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. Salary range for the position: $140,000 - $300,000/Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.