Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. 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. We 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 Profile: 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 Firms books and records, and by contributing to firm wide risk management and risk reduction. This division maintains relationships with Morgan Stanleys various industry and government regulators and serves as the conduit of financial information to the outside investment community. Finance plays a critical role as advisor to Morgan Stanleys various businesses and its senior management team. Team Profile: The Glasgow Finance department comprises approximately 300 staff, in a variety of functions such as: Legal Entity Control, Tax, Regulatory Reporting, Liquidity Reporting, Risk and Assurance, Data Control & Governance, Compensation Control and Project teams. All of whom commonly work with colleagues and counterparts across numerous regions and support our global businesses. What we’re looking for: Analyst/Associate • Strong communication skills; clear, concise, and appropriate method of delivery • Effective problem-solving skills demonstrating initiative and creativity • Accountability for individual tasks and actions • Ability to escalate appropriately • Shows initiative and contributes to the work of others while fulfilling own responsibilities • Critical thinking skills, demonstrating analysis and a balanced perspective • Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic • Risk awareness, e.g. uses discretion in dealing with sensitive or confidential information • Builds effective relationships within the group • Accountancy or other Business degree preferred Directors (Additional to the above) • Adaptability: in order to manage their and their team’s workload efficiently and effectively in a dynamic environment and to flex communication style as needed • Enhanced communication abilities: in order to articulate complexities in an effective manner, encourage open discussion and provide effective people management We offer • The opportunity to work in the Finance department of one of the worlds top tier Financial Institutions and gain a first-hand insight into our business. • Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanleys world-class internal training program. • Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement. • A supportive and vibrant diverse environment; we are inclusive of individual backgrounds and leverage them to foster our work environment and culture. • A balance between personal and professional lifestyles, including flexible working opportunities such as work from home arrangements. • High specification office space with leading technologies, collaborative working spaces and wellbeing facilities including an onsite fitness suite