MSSB Compliance Project Manager recruitment

Position Category: Legal/Compliance

Position Title: MSSB Compliance Project Manager

Job Level: Professional

Location: USA - NJ - Jersey City

Education Required: Refer to Position Description

Position Description:
As a member of the Strategic Initiatives Team within the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Compliance Department, the Project Manager (Manager/Director Level) is responsible for gathering detailed business requirements, analyzing technical/functional requirements, participating in and/or organizing key meetings within a project and liaising with IT to help drive technology solutions for the MSSB Compliance Department. Additionally, this position will require engaging in the development of training plans and materials, application support models and other user facing issues related to specific projects.

Skills Required:
3+ years experience in the financial services industry (either with a firm or regulator), or IT/project management experience
experience or SRO experience
Proficient writing skills
Proficient technical skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent organization and communication skills
Willingness and ability to take initiative and work both independently and within a team
Interest and proficiency in analyzing data
Proofreading proficiency and strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Skills Desired:
Business analyst must be comfortable working with project management tools such as Microsoft project and interacting with IT on a regular basis.

Compliance related experience within Sales Trading, Regulatory Inquiries and Exams, Investment Banking, Commodities/Futures, Prime Brokerage or Registration is a plus.