Morgan Stanley

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Real Estate Solutions Strategy and Operations Manager to support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives across third party engagement, performance and operational management, and best-in-class amenity solutions.

In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. This is a Director level position within Corporate Real Estate, which is responsible for overseeing the management, workplace design and acquisition/disposition activities of the Firm's properties (lease or purchase).

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.

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

What you'll do in the role:

• Support global corporate real estate solutions functions through effective vendor management ensuring compliance with Morgan Stanley vendor management program, rules, guidelines, minimizing risk, protecting the firm and its franchise, and in line with the firm's commitment to Environmental standards.
• Manage the delivery of services and operational readiness across amenity and regional office locations to meet Morgan Stanley's global standards for best-in-class services including the documentation of operating models, service levels, resource planning, marketing, and communications.
• Track and monitor KPI's, SLA's and drive vendor performance for continuous improvement.
• Develop Monthly and ad hoc Executive Summary Reports including Operational and Financial performance, KPIs and Metric for functions and locations within region.
• Collaborate with other departments in Corporate Services such as Security, Facilities, Projects, Multimedia, and Engineering and identify areas for improvement.

What you'll bring to the role:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor of Science degree.
• Experience working with internal clients and stakeholders with an ability to communicate clearly and develop relationships with business partners.
• Candidate to possess a high level of attention to detail, the drive and determination to deliver first class services in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A strategic thinker and self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Proficient PC skills including outlook, excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is 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 89 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. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. 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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.