External Reporting AVP/Director

External Reporting AVP/Director

JR028720

Glasgow

We're seeking someone to join our Finance Shared Services team as a Business Analyst in External Reporting to support the adoption of strategic data and the project to move reporting to the new Cloud based platform, focusing on requirements gathering, process modernisation, and supporting system implementations in a controlled environment.

This is a Director level position within our Corporate Controllers, Reporting & Accounting Job Family which is responsible for the accuracy and control of the Firm’s books and records to produce the consolidated firm, segment and legal entities financial statements, including development, management and oversight of financial accounting & reporting systems as well as database management, including capital and liquidity reporting and external reporting functions.

In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm's financial and capital resources. This is a Director level position within Corporate Controllers, Reporting and Accounting.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always 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:
- Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
- Responsible for and lead aspects of individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segments
- Adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; proactively identify ways to reduce risk in work
- Act as a culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
- Gain an understanding of the external reporting production process to document requirements and identifying opportunities for ongoing improvement for Technology development.
- Build understanding of the technology platform to participate in testing to generate external reporting.
- Trouble shoot issues during production testing, requiring effective communication and escalation to local line management.
- Present requirements and results of testing to members of the production team and Technology.
- Generate written procedure documents for new system builds, ensuring key controls are in place.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide updates on progress.
- Manage, attract, develop and retain talent for team within Finance while creating an inclusive environment; translate Firmwide goals into actionable goals for department/function What you'll bring to the role:

- In-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
- Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities
- Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and innovate processes
- At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
- Experience of working with large datasets
- Experience of interpreting, summarising and presenting results in a meaningful format
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to engage with colleagues/clients of all levels
- Highly numerate with an attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong Microsoft application skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Ability to challenge issues and processes
- Experience of External Regulatory Reporting
- Experience of overseeing the work of others

Skills Desired:
- Experience within the Financial Services Industry.
- Familiarity with digital tooling e.g. Power BI.
- Familiarity with the Agile project management framework.
- Domain knowledge in Capital markets including understanding of financial products (e.g.: Options, Futures, etc.), domains (reference data, risk data etc).

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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.