Finance Risk AssociateGlasgow
3245672
The Finance division’s Risk and Assurance group are looking to hire into the Regulatory Reporting Quality Assurance team (RRQA). The Finance Risk and Assurance group is represented in our New York, Glasgow, London, Tokyo and Hong Kong offices performing an oversight, governance and execution role in relation to the Finance division in support of the Firm's operational risk programs and objectives. The group interacts across all areas of Finance, the Firm Operational Risk Department, the Front Office, Internal Audit and Operations, providing accurate risk reporting across Finance whilst furthering the risk management culture and infrastructure. The RRQA team works collaboratively across New York, Glasgow, and Mumbai on a validation programme to support the continuously expanding regulatory reporting environment impacting the Morgan Stanley Finance Division.
About Morgan Stanley
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.
What will you be doing?
The RRQA team member will be responsible for performing activities related to regulatory reporting validation and quality assurance on a global basis. They will work to promote completeness, accuracy and validity of regulatory reporting data by independently validating various regulatory reporting processes and controls, from transaction capture through to final regulator reporting. Products subject to review may include derivatives, secured financing transactions, loans, securitizations, debt and equity.
Key responsibilities:
· Performing validation testing activities· Conducting walkthroughs and assessing the internal control environment by performing controls and substantive testing· Validating transaction capture through regulatory reporting processes· Analysing identified issues for their impact on capital and other upstream and downstream processes or systems, as well as escalating these issues· Monitoring, tracking, and reporting project progress to Management#LI-RG1
What we’re looking for:
· Ability to organise and present data in a meaningful way, including analysing and summarising detailed information from various sources
· Strong written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to liaise with subject matter experts
· Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
· Ability to multi-task, adapt, and work well under pressure
· Ability to work within a team and to collaborate with peers and leadership to create effective solutions to validation issues
· Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
· Sense of ownership and accountability for work
We offer:
· The opportunity to work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain a first-hand insight into our business.· Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley's 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
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.
Internal Applicants:Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clickinghere.
Equal opportunities statement: 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.#LI-RG1
Job: *Finance
Title: *Finance Risk Associate *
Location: Europe, Middle East, Africa-GBR-GBR-Glasgow
Requisition ID: 3245672