Title: Finance Associate We offer: > Work in the Finance department of one of the world's top-tier Financial Institutions and a first-hand insight into our business > A desirable compensation and benefits package including eligibility for an annual bonus > 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 inclusive environment, we accept individual differences and use them to better 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 You Will: > Perform accounting and reporting tasks associated with employee compensation (Firm's largest P&L line) > Undertake financial analysis of data in accordance with key SOX control requirements > Reconcile and substantiate general ledger expense and balance sheet accounts > Prepare insightful analysis for other groups including HR, Tax and other teams across Finance > Participate in system enhancements and UAT testing > Adhere to, and where possible, enhance process documentation and the control environment > Identify and implement process efficiencies including use of digital tooling and AI > Respond to and interact with key stakeholders including HR, IT, other Finance teams, Tax, Audit > Represent the function in wider office committees > Undertake other ad hoc tasks as required You have: > Strong communication skills; clear, concise, and appropriate method of delivery > Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic > Ability to manage workload efficiently and effectively > Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines > Problem solving skills and initiative > Business degree and / or relevant experience and / or part-qualified accountancy qualification Team Profile: The Compensation Controller team is led globally from Glasgow and is part of Global Corporate Controllers. The function is responsible for financial accounting, control, and reporting, both internal and external, related to the firm's compensation and benefit plans globally. The team are responsible for front to back accounting, control and reporting of compensation and benefits for the firm, as a result, team members perform a variety of functions within their roles offering a breadth of experience for the right candidate. For example: > Financial accounting across all GAAPS and legal entities > Close collaboration with accounting policy on interpretation and implementation of new accounting rules or accounting analysis of new compensation arrangements > Involvement in firm and finance-wide initiatives as an SME with accountability for assessing, planning and delivering all compensation & benefit related accounting and reporting impacts > Regulatory and statutory financial reporting at firm and subsidiary level including analysis and implementation of any new reporting requirements > Management reporting and forecasting for the CFO and other senior stakeholders This role represents an exciting opportunity to further develop a variety of skills and be part of a global function. About us: Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. Morgan Stanley provides a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, achieve and grow. 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. 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. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: If t his role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. 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. 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.