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Product Owner - Tax Operations Change AVP
3260077
Glasgow
In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships. This is an Director *level position level position within the *Core Services function.
This role is in International Tax Operations Fleet. The successful candidate will take ownership of a programme of new business initiatives, regulatory / infrastructure change and strategic process innovations from a Tax operations perspective. The candidate will ensure that change is managed successfully through bringing together stakeholders across Operations, Corporate Tax, Technology and wider business units. Over time, it is expected that the candidate will need to be able to coach and manage more junior members of staff to support delivery as required.
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. Our 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: morganstanley.com/diversity
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.
What you'll do in the role:
Program and project planning and control
Implementing governance framework and stakeholder management
Issue and risk management
Collaborate across stakeholder groups to define requirements to implement change via technology, procedures and controls
Define business case to support prioritisation of change bringing together relevant metrics and analysis
Write / document detailed user stories, impact assessments and functional specifications
Partner with technology and operations, ensuring that key stakeholders are included in the Agile journey.
Support Agile squads, acting as proxy to Product Owner as required
Innovation, ability to identify gaps & business needs and formulate into solutions in to clear user stories
Ownership of the delivery of capabilities and epics which make the key initiatives.
What you'll bring to the role:
Proven ability to manage complex requirements and delivery of regulatory change
Strong understanding of Tax frameworks and regulations and familiar with trade lifecycle and experience of managing change in front to back trade flows
Strong organisation and execution skills delivering high quality work under tight delivery timeframes
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders
Ability to coach and manage others to support business analysis and delivery
Demonstrated problem solving and business analysis skills, i.e. the ability to structure an approach to work through and solve complex and ambiguous challenges.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
Equal opportunities statement:
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
Flexible work statement:
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.
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Title: Product Owner - Tax Operations Change AVP
Location: Europe, Middle East, Africa-GBR-GBR-Glasgow
Requisition ID: 3260077