External Reporting Associate

We are seeking someone to join our Finance Shared Services - External Reporting team as an associate in finance Shared Services to manage the External Financial, Regulatory & Capital Reporting function comprising various external filings to the US & EMEA regulators.

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 Firms financial and capital resources.

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 both individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging knowledge of Finance functional area, tools and/or products
- Adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls
- Act as a culture carrier; embody the Firm's values and hold yourself accountable to Firm standard
- 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
- Working knowledge of Finance functional area, industry and competitive environment
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and adapt to various audiences
- Willingness to seek guidance and provide feedback to further develop self and peers
- experience in regulatory reporting production, review and submission
- Demonstrated experience in regulatory reporting production, review and submission
- Strong relevant regulatory reporting knowledge
- Strong communication skills - clear, concise, and appropriate method of delivery
- Demonstrated experience in using regulatory and financial reporting systems
- 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
- Chartered Accountant or equivalent specialization in Finance stream
- Regulatory and compliance knowledge with financial background and risk management is a plus
- Big 4 accounting experience preferable
- At least 2 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

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.