Morgan Stanley is seeking a Communications Manager to join the Global Talent team. The Communications Manager will work with the Head of Communications for Global Talent to support the Firm's overall communication efforts with an emphasis on Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Acquisition and Talent Development. This individual will partner with leaders from all levels across the Global Talent organization to deliver against the communications goals of the organization, including driving education and awareness of various Human Capital-related initiatives and programs.

This position requires an understanding of nuanced communications, corporate-level copywriting, project management and excellent relationship skills. The position also requires attention to detail, organization, high-volume output, and experience with digital media platforms such as JIVE, Workiva, Adobe and Social Media platforms. In addition, this position requires advanced experience with presentation building in PowerPoint. This leader must be culturally fluent and sensitive to the needs of various diverse communities both within Morgan Stanley and across society at large.

Our people are our greatest asset. Morgan Stanley is the place where the best come to get better. Our firm offers employees the opportunity to build meaningful careers, through challenging and purpose-driven work. We invest in the growth and development of our people. Additionally, we are focused on being the firm of choice for diverse employees and investors. 

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:

- Manage communication efforts for the Global Talent organization, in partnership with the Head of Communications for Global Talent.
- Champion new, creative ideas to communicate across the Firm.
- Create messaging, content and communications that are tailored to the audience and written in a simple to understand yet engaging, relatable, and authentic way.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to highlight our commitment to engage, inspire and empower our talent, clients, and communities. Key partners include: Diversity and Inclusion, Talent and Business Advisors, Corporate Communications, Marketing, HR, and Talent Acquisition and Talent Development. 
- Ensure that messaging aligns with overall Firm Core Values, efforts and strategy.

What you'll bring to the role:

- Bachelor's degree in Communications a bonus, or additional work experience in lieu of a degree 
- 5-7 years professional work experience
- Ability to influence and drive positive change as an effective business partner
- Strong experience in project management across multiple business units/stakeholders
- Impeccable writing and communication skills
- Experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion theories and practices

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 will find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We 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.
 

At Morgan Stanley Alpharetta, we support the breadth of the Firm’s global business and functions from Wealth Management and Institutional Securities to Technology and Operations, Finance and Human Resources divisions. With the 2020 acquisition of E-TRADE, which has its largest footprint in Alpharetta, Morgan Stanley super charged its Wealth Management business to deliver a first-class experience for the digitally inclined investor and trader. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. There’s ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $120,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the base of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).