External Reporting, Associate/Director, Corporate Controllers, Reporting & Accounting Full Time

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 the Corporate Controllers, Reporting & Accounting team.

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.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and monitor resources to meet the following objectives: Prepare, review and submit external reports on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Conduct in-depth analysis of variances, incorporating the understanding of accounting issues, economic events and their impact
• Assist in driving process efficiencies and continuous process improvement efforts to strengthen controls
• Execute report pre-submission checks, implement control procedures, and review regulatory reporting requirements
• Maintain a consolidated list of adjustment details by report and participate in data quality improvement projects to strengthen controls, improve report accuracy and reduce manual adjustments
• Participate in other special projects and ad-hoc requests as needed
• Execute key reporting controls (cross filing reconciliations, variance analysis)
• Prepare and store control evidence for the centralized report population
• Prepare due diligence review decks and participate in reviews with key stakeholders
• Review and update relevant policies and procedures
• Participate in Regulatory exams, internal audits and address inquiries as required
• Continually monitor developments in regulatory rule/reporting changes and support implementation of updated reporting requirements
• Execute ad-hoc projects to support reporting automation initiatives and regulatory reporting changes.

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.
• Experience in regulatory reporting production, review and submission
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory reporting production, review and submission
• Strong relevant U.S. regulatory reporting knowledge
• Strong communication skills – clear, concise, and appropriate method of delivery
• Demonstrated experience in using regulatory and financial reporting systems such as Regulus and Axiom
• Strong team player, with ability to manage deliverables on tight deadlines
• Ability to meet critical deadlines, as well as tracking and driving execution
• Flexibility to change priorities as new situations present themselves
• Risk awareness and good guardianship skills
• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic that works effectively in cross-functional team environment
• At least 4 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Skills Desired

• Chartered Accountant S
• Preferred finance experience in the financial services industry (regulatory reporting, financial and product control, liquidity, treasury)
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge with financial background and risk management is a plus
• Big 4 accounting experience preferable

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 89 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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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.