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Executive Director, Lead Technology Finance Business Manager

AT Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley

Executive Director, Lead Technology Finance Business Manager

  • Deliver financial decision support to a large and complex technology division focused on both the overall expense base and how that allocates to business lines - Develop, analyze, and present findings in response to senior management requests (Budget, Workforce, Program deliverables) - Manage a globally distributed team to deliver exceptional levels of financial support and maximize client delivery - Partner with ETS leadership (COO/CIO/CoS), Finance, and the Technology COO office to manage and oversee investment management processes especially as it pertains to incremental initiatives - Drive cross department coordination on divisional efforts (e.g., monthly reporting cycle, annual budgeting/quarterly forecasting, multi-year budgeting, strategic investment analysis, cost efficiency, etc.) - Partner with ETS COO/CIO to identify cost base optimization and efficiency opportunities - Report expense base to multiple levels of stakeholders in a clear, concise and transparent fashion - Develop robust analytics and increase transparency to drive divisional strategy and management decision making - Demonstrate good time management, resource management, ability to prioritize tasks and to meet deadlines across multiple projects Requirements: - 15+ years of experience in finance function, management consulting, strategy, resource or budget planning - Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (Verbal and Written) - Ability to work across functional disciplines and with all levels of the organization - Ability to bring teams together toward a common goal who are not directly reporting to the same manager - Demonstrate the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment while juggling multiple tasks - Demonstrates significant discretion and respect for confidentiality of sensitive information - Strong Excel skills - able to analyze and manipulate large sets of data to inform stakeholders including shortcuts and formula functions, building charts and graphs, sorting and filtering data, utilizing pivot tables, macros - Adept at creating management presentations, delivering concise synthesis of suggestion actions to senior firm management- Strong problem-solving, analytical skills and strategic planning ability - Exceptional attention to details, highly organized and goal oriented - Good understanding of general finance and accounting principles 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $165,000 and $275,000 per year at the commencement of employment. 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.

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Job ID: Morgan-549785865126
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Return-to-Work Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)