Department Profile
The Finance Division reports to the Chief Financial Officer and consists of some 3000 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. Finance plays a critical role as advisor to Morgan Stanleys various businesses and its senior management team.
Global Team Profile
The Finance Data team owns the Data Quality Governance framework for the Finance Division. The team promotes best practices for data management with a focus on data quality. The team has global coverage and interacts with members across all areas of the Firm including Finance Operations Institutional Securities Firm Risk Wealth Management Technology and external stakeholders.
Role Description
The Finance Data Governance team has responsibility for providing oversight on Global Data Quality Policy and BCBS 239 execution. The Firmwide principles establish and communicate best practices to effectively manage data to assess the impact of data challenges and to prioritize the remediation of issues related to data across the Firm.
Given the heightened focus on adequate data quality governance this is a growing team in the Glasgow office and presents a great opportunity to help shape the function going forward and gain exposure to a wide ranger of functions products and management across Morgan Stanley.
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 and lead aspects of individual and team deliverables and projects leveraging in-depth knowledge of Finance functional area product and / or client segments
* Adhere to the Firms risk and regulatory standards policies and controls; proactively identify ways to reduce risk in work
* Act as a culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firms values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
* Manage the delivery of an international portfolio of projects and business as usual work to deliver ongoing compliance with the Firmwide and Regulatory Issue Management standards.
* Understanding the Firmwide Global Data Quality Policy and its application within Finance adopting a risk- based approach to prioritising / resolving any potential gaps to policy compliance.
* Working with global colleagues to build and document internal processes and controls identifying opportunities for ongoing improvement.
* Analyze and interpret datasets in Excel and Alteryx workflows summarising and presenting findings to management.
* Manage the preparation of high quality materials for multiple internal forums as well as for internal senior management.
What you’ll bring to the role:
* In-depth knowledge of Finance functional area product and / or client segment and technical skills as well as of industry and competitive environment
* Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities
* Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and innovate processes
* Self-motivated with the ability to work consistently and efficiently to achieve goals either as an individual or as part of a team.
* Experience of interpreting summarising and presenting results in a meaningful format.
* Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to engage with colleagues / clients of all levels.
* Highly numerate with an attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong Microsoft application skills (Excel PowerPoint Word)
* Strong Excel skills.
* Accounting background and knowledge of Financial Statements; qualified or part-qualified accountant is a plus.
* Understanding and experience of data governance concepts is a plus.
* Experience within the Financial Services Industry is a plus.
* Domain knowledge in Capital markets including understanding of financial products (e.g. : Options Futures etc.) domains (reference data risk data etc.) is a plus.
* At least 4 years relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
Flexible work statement
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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.
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:
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 whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 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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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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