Finance Shared Services - Regulatory Reporting Associate
Location: Glasgow
The Disclosures team within Glasgow Finance is part of the global External Reporting team which produces financial regulatory reporting of the Firm in accordance with multiple accounting and regulatory frameworks. We have a demand for career-minded individuals to join our team.
The team is responsible for preparing various financial disclosures of the Firm including those produced in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS as well as preparation of Financial Regulatory reporting.
As a result of the ever-changing regulatory and financial reporting environment, the team is a key contributor across numerous projects arising as new requirements are issued by our Regulators. The Disclosures team also invests in continual enhancement of production processes through digital tooling as well as enhancing our reporting control environment.
The team works closely with several stakeholders across the Firm including Global Product Controllers, Finance Technology, as well as Legal Entity Control and the Accounting & Regulatory Policy Group.
In addition, there are 2 members of an extended team that are responsible for adoption of Firmwide strategic data and a project to move reporting to a new Cloud-based platform.
Responsibilities
1. Support the adoption of strategic data and the project to move reporting to the new Cloud-based platform.
2. Run controls on a monthly basis within the Cloud-based platform.
3. Support the production team where necessary in monthly/quarterly production cycles.
4. Engage with the Global External Reporting team to deliver ongoing development work to automate reporting within the Encore Cloud-based platform.
5. Learn the report production processes to support the production team(s).
6. Work with global colleagues to build and document internal processes and controls, identifying opportunities for ongoing improvement.
7. Partner with IT and Finance colleagues to identify authoritative sources and internal ownership for data.
8. Analyse and interpret datasets in Excel, summarising and presenting findings to management.
9. Prepare high-quality materials for multiple internal forums as well as for internal senior management.
What We're Looking For
1. Self-motivated with the ability to work consistently and efficiently to achieve goals either as an individual or as part of a team.
2. Experience of interpreting, summarising and presenting results in a meaningful format.
3. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to engage with colleagues/clients of all levels.
4. Highly numerate with an attention to detail and accuracy.
5. Strong Microsoft application skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
6. Accounting background and knowledge of Financial Statements; qualified or part-qualified accountant.
7. Understanding and experience of data governance concepts.
8. Experience within the Financial Services Industry.
9. Familiarity with Rally/Power BI.
10. Familiarity with the Agile project management framework.
11. Domain knowledge in Capital markets including understanding of financial products (e.g., Options, Futures, etc.), domains (reference data, risk data, etc.).
Working Environment
Working in a collaborative growing team in the Glasgow Finance division on a 3/2 hybrid model.
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.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.
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