Latam- Talent Development and D&I Advisor

At Morgan Stanley, our people are our greatest asset – we have some of the best talent in the world, enabling the success of the Firm. The Global Talent team provides the thought leadership, tools, and resources necessary to help the Firm achieve its goals of attracting, advancing, and retaining a diverse group of employees, and of driving inclusive behaviors and practices through every aspect of our business. Morgan Stanley has a long-standing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is underpinned by one of our core values - Commit to Diversity and Inclusion.

The Talent and Diversity Advisor plays a critical role in architecting and driving an integrated talent and diversity strategy in partnership with our business clients, HR partners and other key stakeholders both internally and externally to effect change.

In this role, you will:

• Leverage your expertise in talent and diversity to partner and consult with leaders in our Latin America offices to innovate, create and implement talent and diversity strategies and initiatives

• Consult with global and regional teams to implement business and Firmwide learning and development initiatives
• Develop strong relationships with HR Business Partners and business stakeholders to gain an understanding of business priorities and provide consultative, strategic advice
• Drive awareness and adoption across the business of global and regional offerings and solutions from the Talent and Diversity Centers of Excellence (COEs), and partner with the COEs on custom solutions as required
• Manage relationships with external training vendors, including helping identify and assess external vendors for programs.
• Evaluate talent solutions by leveraging the experience of the participants and using data to identify any behavioral changes and measure impact
• Consult with and advise senior leaders on issues related to D&I, including the impact of external events, legislation, and regulatory changes that impact the regions
• Leverage data and subject matter expertise to influence leaders on D&I policy and strategy
• Measure success of key initiatives leveraging outcomes and key results to provide regular updates to senior stakeholders
• Consult with external organizations to develop and deepen relationships in support of our talent and D&I strategy

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience of working in HR, Talent or Diversity and Inclusion, or consultant experience focused in these areas
• Demonstrated experience in developing data-backed and research-driven strategies
• Proven track record of successfully leveraging data to influence and drive strategy and key outcomes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Facilitation experience is a plus
• Critical to the role is having a “consultant” mindset, strong partnership and relationship building skills, and experience influencing across all levels
• A collaborative approach and an ability to get things done by working closely with others in a complex, fast-paced, highly matrixed, and geographically dispersed environment
• Ability to analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, and translate insights into impactful, commercial recommendations
• Fluency in English is required

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’ll 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

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.