Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm Lead end-to-end processes and/or programs that require complex decision making, advanced understanding of client and stakeholder needs and subject matter expertise Understand and adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; own risk and contingency plans for business area Act as a role model and culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and team accountable to Firm standards Partner with the Process Optimization lead for end-to-end process optimization initiatives across Finance, from process identification, mapping and evaluation and track implementation for efficiency tracking (both for Finance and Firm reporting) Implement and drive adoption of a standardized process optimization framework, including intake, prioritization, and lifecycle governance. Define, implement and govern the process optimization metrics framework to enable periodic and ad hoc reporting of efficiency metrics to Finance and Firmwide management Lead and mentor process optimization professionals with strong decision making and governance ownership Build trusted partnerships across Finance and Firmwide Process Optimization teams Work closely with a variety of internal stakeholders to communicate program strategy, coordinate deliverables, track, and report on progress Advanced understanding of Finance functional area, industry, and competitive environment and technical skills, including risks and key regulations relevant to the division Strong technical skills Ability to inspire and support others by providing positive and constructive feedback and to acknowledge efforts of and promote team members Ability to manage risk and impact to functional area, and create plans to mitigate those risks Background in Finance or Finance related functions. Familiarity with process mapping tools. Knowledge/Certification of Lean/Six Sigma process improvement frameworks Evidence of participation in change management and continuous development projects within a complex global organization, preferably Financial Services At least 8 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years. 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 $120,000 and $205,000 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.