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The Strategic Transformation team within Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is focused on developing, coordinating and executing strategic initiatives related to the business integration of E-trade with Morgan Stanley. The group works closely with senior leadership to analyze information, develop recommendations, and design comprehensive plans to capture growth opportunities related to this integration.
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Position Summary and Responsibilities:
As a Vice President on the Strategic Transformation team, the candidate will be responsible for working on the business' most critical strategic questions, including topics such as growth, profitability, multi-year planning, technology investments, and competitive dynamics. This individual will join a team of high performers in identifying and sizing opportunities, assessing relevant industry trends, modeling key financial scenarios, and developing key recommendations to drive the future success and competitive advantage of the combined Morgan Stanley and E-Trade Platforms.
The role requires a self-starter with strong communication and problem solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and uncertain environment. The candidate must be a team-player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability effectively collaborate with colleagues across a diverse range of functional groups. The candidate will be expected to assume full ownership of their assignments, assist in driving meaningful solutions, and effectively communicate their recommendations with the project team. Additionally, the candidate must be comfortable conducting independent research, building financial models, analyzing financial information, and preparing reports and presentations designed to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Key tasks the candidate will be expected to perform include:
- Complex data analyses to drive insights, conclusions, and recommendations (including financial modeling)
- Research and intelligence gathering on major and emerging competitors, including financial performance, growth drivers, positioning, products and new initiatives
- Creating and delivering concise and effective presentations to communicate the business strategy across products, segments, and channels
- Presenting and participating in discussions with senior and Field management
- Partner with Field Management and Financial Advisors to educate and drive business forward
- Lead working group meetings to ensure proper sharing of information and align partners on top priorities and next steps
- Manage budget process by coordinating with business partners and functional/support group partners
- Drive project workstreams from creation to strategy implementation
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with strong academic record.
- 7+ years of relevant post-undergraduate experience (e.g., top-tier management consulting firm, investment bank, or Fortune 500 corporate strategy team)
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Data analysis experience with robust financial modeling skills
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Salary range for the position: $100k - $180k/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. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.
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