India Corporate Affairs, Vice President – Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley mobilizes capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. For over 85 years, the firm’s reputation for using innovative thinking to solve complex problems has been well earned and rarely matched. A consistent industry leader throughout decades of dramatic change in modern finance, Morgan Stanley will continue to break new ground in advising, serving and providing new opportunities for its clients. Morgan Stanley is committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm. At its foundation are five core values — put clients first, do the right thing, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back — that guide its more than 70,000+ employees across 41 countries.

PRIMARY LOCATION Non-Japan Asia-India-Maharashtra-Mumbai (MSA)
EDUCATION LEVEL:  Bachelor’s Degree
JOB :  Global Sustainable Finance
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Full Time
JOB LEVEL:  Vice President

DESCRIPTION
Overview

Morgan Stanley is recruiting for a Vice President role within the Corporate Affairs function, to be based in Mumbai.

Reporting to the India head of Corporate Affairs, and working closely with the India, regional and global corporate affairs team, and the India Marketing team, the individual will help to develop and execute the Firm’s Corporate Affairs strategy in India, supporting Morgan Stanley’s India businesses, as well as the Firm’s Global Centers (GCs) in Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services Firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career — a place for people to learn, achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

Responsibilities

The individual will help develop and execute the India communications strategy, focusing on external communication and media relations, internal communications and employer branding, and employee engagement initiatives, to improve connectivity across business units and with the rest of the Firm.

Internal Communications

• Develop an internal communications strategy to ensure employees are kept well informed and engaged. Execution of the strategy to include various internal communications channels and tactics such as through the global intranet MSToday, email bulletins and newsletters, internal JIVE platform blog posts etc.
• Provide editorial guidance and oversight to the team that manages the day-to-day communication and memos.
• Oversee the publication on the monthly India GC e-newsletter, and fortnightly bulletin with highlights on priorities, progress, culture, and activities, also driving traffic to Jive
• Assist in supporting India Firm management, India GC management, and other internal clients on communications and engagement strategies, initiatives, and events.
• Lead the coordination with employee networks/committees, and business units on planning communications for campaigns to ensure a more coordinated and consistent outcome.
• Coordination of senior management townhalls and leadership sessions
• Lead the planning and execution of key firm-wide initiatives and milestones

External Communications

• Help in media relationship building with key Indian media relevant to India GCs and Technology
• Support to drive media coverage for the India GCs focused on the value proposition, and corporate initiatives
• In partnership with India Technology support to drive media coverage focused on hiring and talent initiatives, technologies that drive innovation, and other key initiatives.

Community Affairs

• Lead the collaboration with India Philanthropy Committee to drive participation and engagement for various Firm initiatives like Global Volunteer Month (GVM), year-round volunteering initiatives etc.
• Working with the global and regional Community Affairs team on project planning, tracking, reporting and data management, and communications during the campaign
• Step up CSR communications internally and externally and support potential new programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications and Required Skills

The ideal candidate will have the following professional experience and personal qualities:

• 10+ years of experience in internal communications, CSR, and media relations. Preferably across multiple disciplines.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills (ability to organize and/or write content for various communications styles and channels)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive, analytical, and client service oriented with an ability to work across various corporate, non-profit and public audiences
• Professional and able to work with integrity, respect, and confidentiality at all times
• Strong project planning and organizational skills; attention to detail a must
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, making informed decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter, resourceful, and a team player with ability to multi-task
• Willing to do administrative work related to the role
• Desire to learn and grow in the role

Core Experience

• A priority will be familiarity with managing internal communications programs
• Other core experience to include managing community affairs, philanthropy and CSR programs, including familiarity with the skills-based volunteer/pro bono industry
• Familiarity with integrated marketing, including specific hands-on experience of digital and social media
• Media relations experience
• Experience in a corporate environment preferred