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Company Profile:
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
Department Description:
The Finance Division reports to the Chief Financial Officer and consists of some 3,000 employees worldwide. Finance protects the Morgan Stanley franchise by serving as guardian of the Firm's books and records, and by contributing to firm wide risk management and risk reduction. Finance plays a critical role as advisor to Morgan Stanley's various businesses and its senior management team.
Responsibilities include:
As a controller you will be a member of the P&L production team supporting the EMEA IED business unit. The P&L production team is responsible for the daily reconciliation and reporting of P&L, additional weekly and monthly reporting to support the Business Unit and senior Finance management and also the provision of analysis to support the Business Unit Finance leads. This is a high profile role, which requires the individual to work closely with colleagues across the global organization in Finance, Operations and the Business Unit.
More specifically the successful candidate will:
• Perform daily reconciliation of the Risk systems attributed P&L to the Reporting system identify and investigate breaks.
• Escalate issues in a timely manner to management
• Prepare daily P&L reports for distribution to the business unit and finance managers for review
• Undertake daily analysis and substantiation of new trading activity to report and/or for discussion with the BUC's and or Ops/BU
• Understand the businesses supported including the strategy, products and inherent risks.
• Understand the risk & reporting systems and contribute to enhancing the control environment.
• Contribute to Finance related projects, process enhancements, UAT testing etc
• Other P&L related tasks and requests as required
Skills required:
• Strong academic background including a Graduation in Commerce
• Specialization in Financial Accounting
• Prior Business Unit/ Product control experience with a knowledge of financial products, preferably Equity Derivatives
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines
Skills desired:
• Chartered Accountant or equivalent specialization in Finance stream
• Preferred 24 years financial experience (Investment Banking related experience an advantage)
• Understanding of Corporate Actions would be beneficial
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise 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.
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