Institutional Consulting Strategic Governance Associate

Coordination & execution of new ICS governance initiatives and corresponding internal strategy/project management decks or leadership documentation. Partner with internal subject-matter experts to present and obtain consensus on proposed design and implementation of control or governance processes. Project management and development of timelines for relevant strategic initiatives. Partner with ICS Strategic Reporting & Analytics and Data team members to drive risk reporting or control reporting to assess size of risk and/or efficacy of newly implemented controls. Partner with analysts to drive ad-hoc projects and assist in managing and developing a culture of teamwork and collaboration. Write governance process or procedure documentation as needed. Research and provide reporting on industry trends impacting MS Institutional business to drive enhancements to governance framework over time. Assist in maintaining regulatory program(s), as needed. 2-5 years of relevant financial services industry, project management, program management, risk management or related experience. Experience with and interest in business risk mitigation, controls, policies and procedures preferred. Candidate is driven to learn and grow, not afraid to ask questions and raise their hand, and shows general interest in internal growth. Clear and confident communicator who can tailor messages/synthesize information according to the audience. Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint for strategy visualizations and Excel for reporting and analytics. Strong project management, organization, planning skills, very detailed-oriented, able to balance competing priorities Competent writer, comfortable creating detailed emails, reports or process documents for leadership review Ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities Positive contributor to our team's culture, with a focus on empathy, giving back and teamwork. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $85,000 and $135,000 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. 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. 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.