MSEHSE Business Continuity Planning Director (AVP-equivalent)

MSEHSE Business Continuity Planning Director (AVP-equivalent)

Job Number : 3260848

3260848

Posting Date

Oct 24, 2024

Primary Location

Europe, Middle East, Africa-Germany-Germany-FrankfurtEducation Level : Bachelor's Degree

OtherEmployment Type : Full TimeJob Level : Director

Description

MSEHSE Business Continuity Planning Director (AVP-equivalent)

Frankfurt

3260848

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Business Continuity Planning Officer to provide subject matter expertise to both enhance and expand existing programs around Business Continuity Planning and the testing of Business Continuity Plans to ensure that, during a business disruptive incident all Business Units will be able to recover and perform critical business processes and limit the impact of the incident to the Firm.

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities.

This is a Business Continuity Planning Officer Role position at Risk & Resiliency Management, which is part of the job family responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure operational continuity and resilience in the face of potential.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Established in 1987, Morgan Stanley Frankfurt offers a comprehensive range of services including Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Equity and Debt Capital Markets, Sales and Trading, Real Estate Investing and Investment Management.

Our expertise in global capital markets, combined with our unwavering focus on the needs of our clients, allows us to offer global opportunities and solutions to the most complex problems.

We are collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by our diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe in empowering individuals to advance their careers through exposure to innovation, hands-on collaboration and enriching learning and development opportunities.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on

What will you be doing?

• Drive Business Continuity Planning program requirements by providing guidance and direction to assigned Business Unit Stakeholders to ensure their Business Continuity Plans are in accordance with the Firm's Business Continuity Management Policy and Procedures
• Ensure assigned Business Unit Business Continuity Plans are updated, tested and signed off in accordance with the Firm's Business Continuity Management Policy
• Provide Business Continuity Planning tool training as required
• Perform enhanced quality assurance of Business Continuity Plans on an ongoing basis and document findings for Business Unit Stakeholders

Assist in enhancing, formalizing and standardizing the business planning process

• Coordinate periodic quality assurance reviews and tests of established plans and procedures, reporting findings to management and making recommendations for improvements as needed
• Coordinate monthly reporting collation and distribution for program governance and monitoring purposes
• Engage with senior management and participate in governance committees and Board meetings as required, to effectively drive the Business Continuity Planning program
• Interact with country management to provide guidance, coordination and support during a disruptive event, including escalation, communication and documenting lessons learned in collaboration with crisis management
• Actively drive and support local, regional and global managed projects as required
• Maintain oversight of material resilience related services provided to MSEHSE Group by other areas of the Firm

Qualifications

What you’ll bring in the role :

• Professional experience in a Business Continuity Planning Role
• Understanding of existing and emerging regulatory requirements on the financial sector regarding Business Continuity and Operational Resilience
• Understanding of industry best practices pertaining to Business Continuity Planning and Testing
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) with the ability to articulate program enhancements to key stakeholders
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills
• Excellent English fluency (verbal & written) is required
• German language skills are beneficial
• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) certification or similar is a plus
• Risk Management, or Technical background a plus
• Experience with Fusion RM Tool would be beneficial
• Willingness to travel

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley :

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years.

At our foundation are five core values putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.

At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration.

We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world.

Learn more about how we put this commitment to action :

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.