HR Business Partner (AVP/Director) – Investment Banking and Global Capital Markets (IBD/GCM)

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a HR Business Partner (Director) to provide generalist HR advisory across the EMEA Investment Banking (IBD) and Capital Markets (GCM) divisions, reporting into the lead HRBP for IBD and GCM.

In the Human Resources division, we provide advice and insight to attract, retain, reward and develop a talented global workforce, giving employees the support and tools, they need to succeed. This is a Director level position within the HR Business Partners team.  

The IBD/GCM team supports approx. 900 employees. The team currently comprises an Executive Director, a VP and another Director. 

The role incumbent must be able to operate independently, pro-actively and effectively across the full range of HR disciplines and be able to work with managers and colleagues at all levels across IBD and GCM. This role offers the right candidate an excellent opportunity to work in partnership with the business as well as become involved in ad-hoc project work as required.

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:

Relationship Management

•    Partner with IBD/GCM Group Heads to effectively implement the Talent strategy. 

•    Operate as a collaborative member of the EMEA IBD/GCM team.

•    Maintain strong relationships with internal HR colleagues to ensure a cohesive HR service delivery to the business.  

Employee Relations

•    Work with the business to interpret and apply Morgan Stanley policies and procedures. 

•    Work collaboratively with managers & legal counsel to manage redundancy processes. 

•    Advise and coach managers across a wide range of employee relations issues.  

•    Influence managers and work with them to deal effectively with the management of range of performance, conduct and compliance issues. 

Resourcing

•    Work with the business around international relocations to ensure best practice and cost effectiveness.

•    Partner with the Experienced Recruitment team to manage permanent hires

Talent Management

•    Coach managers on performance feedback and manage the performance evaluation process.

•    Work with the business and global HR counterparts to effectively manage cyclical processes.

•    Work with Talent Development on selection for leadership programmes, Campus Programme Management and the business to attract and develop junior and diverse talent.

Diversity & Inclusion

•    Work collaboratively with the business to encourage the attraction and development of our diverse populations. 

•    Lead on D&I initiatives for either IBD or GCM.

Reward and Compensation

•    Contribute to the smooth delivery of the Analyst Year End compensation process.

•    Work collaboratively with the wider department during the Year End compensation processes.

•    Stay abreast of market developments to ensure ability to proactively provide business with valuable market insight.

•    Lead the completion of monthly audits.

What you’ll bring in the role:

•    At least 4-6 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

•    Degree educated or equivalent.

•    CIPD qualification preferred.

•    A proven background within HR either within financial services or professional services, or alternatively an international environment.

•    An ability to manage and develop relationships within matrix management structures.

•    Strong analytical skills with good attention to detail.

•    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate fluently and effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing.

•    Able to influence and persuade clients and colleagues.

•    Strong results focus and ability to deliver.

•    Rational and logical approach to problem-solving.

•    Ability to manage expectations of clients and colleagues.

•    Strong appreciation of employment related risks, with ability to identify and escalate.