CSR Corporate Affairs, Vice President, Community Affairs chez Morgan Stanley

We’re seeking someone to join our team as Vice President within Administration Team. The candidate will play a crucial role in driving community engagement and philanthropic efforts, enhancing the company's reputation, building stakeholder trust, and creating meaningful social impact. Based in Mumbai,

Corporate Affairs encompasses media relations, internal communications, philanthropy and digital strategy. This is a Vice President-level position reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs for India. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the team in India and Hong Kong.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world

What you’ll do in the role:  

• Support in driving the strategy and execution of the Firm's 2% CSR initiatives in India, including oversight of employee volunteer programs with CSR partners

• Developing impactful programs aligned with the company's strategic focus areas

• Driving budget and monitoring spending to deliver results in line with the annual action plan

• Ensuring strict compliance as per the applicable 2% CSR laws, due diligence, and governance of processes

• Build and maintain partnerships with charities, key stakeholders of the ecosystem and community organizations to maximize impact of CSR programs

• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of CSR programs and projects through measurable outcomes

• Leverage 2% CSR partnerships to drive employee engagement

• Support in execution of global volunteer campaigns such as Global Volunteer Month

What you’ll bring to the role:  

• A passion for social impact and a deep understanding of community development issues in India

• BA/BS and 12+ years of experience in Community Affairs, CSR, or philanthropy/non-profits

• Strong understanding of India's 2% CSR landscape, including regulatory compliance and due diligence requirements

• Strong project planning and organizational skills; project management with attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal, networking and management skills Logical and analytical skills

• Excellent English oral and written communication skills

• Proactive, analytical, and patient, with an ability to work across corporate, non-profit, and public audiences

• Staying abreast of relevant research and trends in the areas of focus and promoting best practices

• Professional and able to work with integrity, respect, and confidentiality always. Hard-working, hands-on, and collaborative team player

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, making informed decisions in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Self-starter, resourceful, and a team player with ability to multi-task

• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

• Additionally, the successful candidate must: A priority will be familiarity with and experience of managing community affairs, philanthropy, and CSR programs

• Familiarity with the skills-based volunteer/pro bono industry will also be important

• Knowledge in impact measurement, program evaluation and reporting

• Experience in a corporate environment an advantage

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.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.