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	Your Opportunity as an Analyst in the Industrial Placement Programme

 An overview of this programme's objectives and how you can benefit

Morgan Stanley's Human Resources Department provides human resources support and strategy for all of Morgan Stanley's businesses worldwide.  The division is comprised of coverage and product teams. Coverage teams partner with the business units to deliver human resources services including Recruiting, Data Analysis, Employee Relations, Compensation Analysis and Performance Management. Human Resources product groups include Compensation, Benefits, Diversity and Firmwide Data, further supporting these coverage teams.

HR offers a 48-week Industrial Placement Programme starting each July. The programme will provide you with in-depth exposure to the department and help you make an informed choice about your future career.

The Industrial Placement Programme in Human Resources
How the programme works and the day-to-day experience you can expect

The Human Resources Industrial Placement Programme will run for a year starting each July and is for undergraduates who are completing a four-year degree with a year out in industry as a requirement of their degree. The programme is designed to provide broad exposure to various functions across the Human Resources department, providing a clear understanding of how it operates as a whole.

Following an initial period of training and induction, you will rotate with 3 or 4 teams throughout the duration of the programme where you would typically work alongside experienced professionals at all levels.

Your role and responsibilities will vary but you can expect to gain exposure to some of the following functions:

• Data & Compensation - Data and Compensation support the Firm's management of headcount, compensation, data and expense analysis, and any other ad hoc reports requested by senior management or other HR groups.
• Recruitment - Lateral recruiting is responsible for bringing experienced talent into the firm. Campus Recruiting teams partner with all of our business units to attract, recruit and retain talented undergraduates for our Analyst programs and master or advanced degree students for our Associate programs.
• Diversity - Morgan Stanley participates in a broad range of recruiting programmes and events designed to promote and encourage diversity within organisations. Our organisational policies and processes support our diverse workforce by continuing to ensure fair and equal treatment of employees. Diversity training is rolled out on a regular basis to all permanent employees to ensure it remains core to our culture.
• Learning and Development - L&D professionals provide training courses and knowledge resources to all levels of the firm. They work with their client groups to identify career development paths, performance improvements to support business goals and to develop and run programs and interventions in support.
• Generalist - HR Generalists work closely with their particular client group internally to address and manage ongoing and strategic human capital issues. They are responsible for a variety of processes including performance management, employee relations issues or client inquiries, and Year-End Compensation Processes. 
• Benefits - The Benefits Team is responsible for the management, monitoring and development of benefit programmes for the UK, with oversight of all plans in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The team's focus is on meeting its key objectives of increased appreciation of the value of the benefits package, continual development of the benefits package to be competitive and the control of costs.  This is coupled with a focus on managing the governance of the European benefit plans.

Launching Your Career
The initial training that you receive on starting the programme Training generally comprises:

• On-the-job training
• HR Lunch & Learn Forums
• Mentor support
• Networking events
• Regular evaluation and feedback

Developing Your Career
What you can expect as you progress through and complete the programme

Throughout the year you would continue to benefit from structured and on-the-job training coupled with advice and guidance from mentors and colleagues. Regular evaluations keep your learning and progress on track.

Is Human Resources Right for You?
A checklist to help you decide if you have the skills for this area:

• Excellent Analytical Skills
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Team Player
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities and projects
• Enjoys problem solving
• Strong IT skills

Requirements
We accept candidates from any degree discipline in which a year in industry is part of their structured course syllabus. Eligible candidates must be studying a Human Resources Management component within their degree.

Selection Process
The selection process consists of two stages, including interviews and an assessment centre. At the assessment centre, candidates can expect to be assessed in a number of exercises including a group exercise, a numerical and verbal reasoning test, and interviews with senior management from the group.

How to Apply
Please apply via our website at www.morganstanley.com/careers. The deadline for the Industrial Placement Programme is December 31, 2010.