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Return to Work Program – New York

At Morgan Stanley, we recognize the immense potential in experienced professionals who have taken a career break and are now eager to return to the workforce. We value the life skills and experiences you've gained outside of work and recognize the significant contributions you can bring to our organization.

You don’t have to have a background in financial services to have a career with us. We welcome highly motivated candidates from a diverse range of industries and skills. We strive to create a spirit of inclusion by bringing together dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds, talents, perspectives, cultural identities, and experiences.

Our New York Return to Work program will run from January 18, 2027 through May 7, 2027 in our New York office. This 16-week paid program places participants in roles that align with their existing expertise while also broadening their horizons through comprehensive training, mentorship, and professional development.

Associate/Director, P3, Internal Operations & Quality Control, Talent Enablement- Return to Work Candidates

We’re seeking someone to join our Internal Audit Talent Enablement team as an Associate/Director focused on executing the department’s communication strategy and engagement initiatives.

The Internal Audit Division (IAD) drives attention and resources to vulnerabilities by providing an independent and well-informed view and impactful messages about the most important risks facing our Firm. This is accomplished by performing a range of assurance activities to independently assess the quality and effectiveness of Morgan Stanley’s system of internal control, including risk management and governance systems and processes. IAD serves as an objective and independent function within the Firm’s risk management framework to foster continual improvement of risk management processes.  This is an Associate/Director level position within Internal Operations and Quality Control, which is responsible for efficient and effective functioning of the department, supporting the ultimate delivery of high-quality assurance services.​

What you'll do in the role:

• Understand and adopt new communication tools and techniques

• Develop and distribute clear and concise communications and marketing materials that promote employee participation, increase awareness of key programs, and reinforce departmental priorities

• Identify and leverage data (e.g., communication metrics, engagement trends, user feedback, etc.) to drive the communication strategy forward and help inform future improvements

• Collaborate with a wide range of internal stakeholders to build effective working relationships and to develop clear, audience-focused communications

• Effectively manage multiple deliverables while delivering high-quality work

• Maintain and update Internal Audit's intranet platforms (e.g., Jive, SharePoint, and Adobe Experience Manager)

• Manage editorial and communications calendars to support timely prioritization of communication requests and content delivery

• Coordinate monthly communications and engagement roundtables to support the planning and execution of communication and engagement campaigns across the department

• Coordinate and execute employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, networking events, and department-wide activities that foster a positive and inclusive employee experience

• Identify and recommend communication best practices to enhance employee engagement and information sharing

What you'll bring to the role: 

• Strong writing skills and familiarity with the Associated Press writing style

• Experience working with various digital communication channels (e.g., Jive, Sharepoint, Adobe Experience Manager)

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and adapt messages to various audiences

• Strong project management skills, including ability to coordinate stakeholders, manage dependencies, and deliver high-quality results within tight timelines

• Familiarity with leveraging AI tools to optimize processes and create efficiencies in communication workflows, preferred

•  A commitment to practicing inclusive behaviors

• Willingness to solicit and provide feedback to further develop self and peers 

• At least 2-6 years' experience in a communications-related role would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications preferred

Program Duration: Return to Work programs will run for approximately 16 weeks from January 18, 2027 to May 7, 2027.

Eligibility Criteria: This program is designed for individuals who have been out of the workforce for two or more years. The two-year eligibility requirement will be calculated as of the January 2027 program start date.

Return to Work Program Compensation: Expected base pay rate during the 16-week Return to Work Program is $28.85 per hour (annualized at $60,000).

We invite you to apply and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling professional journey. Applications open September 15 and close October 9, 2026. To learn more about the program, please visit: www.morganstanley.com/returntowork.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.

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Salary range for the position: $28.85 - $28.85 per hour. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and X Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.