Vice President - Talent Management & Development

About the role

This role is responsible for the delivery of high-impact Institutional Securities Group (ISG) talent and engagement programs. The individual will partner closely with HR colleagues, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure programs are executed with precision, consistency, and a high-quality participant experience across cohort-based initiatives, leadership development programs, and employee engagement platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end cohort lifecycles (onboarding, rotations, placement, outcomes)
• Partner with HR, mentors, and stakeholders to drive performance, engagement, and program outcomes
• Lead planning and delivery across programs, ensuring timelines, communications, and milestones are met
• Support high-visibility events and leadership engagement
• Coordinate logistics, communications, and participant management for AI Challenge Lab

Requirements

• 8+ years working in Talent and Diversity or related HR roles
• Strong understanding of talent development, cohort-based programming, and employee engagement practices
• Proven program and project management experience, including ownership of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging data and metrics to drive insights and improvements
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end cohort programs, including lifecycle management, stakeholder coordination, and participant experience
• Experience managing vendors and external partners, including budgeting and program delivery oversight
• Excellent partnership and relationship-building skills, with experience working across HR, business stakeholders, and senior leaders
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage targeted outreach, program communications, and executive interactions
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to work effectively across regions and functions
• Proven ability to operate in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and execution discipline

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, SPHR, or similar

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Morgan Stanley offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Details can be found on the company website.

Pay

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $180,000 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.

Schedule

The role is full-time and permanent.