ISG FP&A Finance - Reporting and Projects, AVP/Director

We're seeking someone to join our ISG FP&A team as a Director in ISG Finance to Support ISG FP&A Reporting & Project Initiatives.
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 Firm's financial and capital resources. This is a Director position within the Product Controllers Job Family which specializes in ensuring adequacy of controls, profit and loss and balance sheet reporting and reconciliations for a segment / business / product area, as well as management reporting across business segments or cross functional end-to-end product oversight.
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.

** This is not a senior level role. Ideal candidates will have 4-8 years of experience at the non officer level**
What you'll do in the role:
> Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
> Responsible for and lead a significant set of deliverables, leveraging advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment
> Proactively identify emerging risks in individual and department work and contribute to strategies for mitigating them
> Act as a role model and culture carrier; Embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
> Partner with the other FP&A groups as well as ISGF product controllers on model and data enhancements
> Develop risk & control frameworks, manage governance documentation, policies, and procedures as required for quarterly/Annual CCAR
> Assist in facilitating governance meetings and coordinate with Corp FP&A, Risk, and business management teams to perform governance and control related tasks
> Evaluate and streamline processes and control frameworks to ensure efficiency and compliance with internal governance standards
> Perform a wide variety of analyses and forecasting exercises as required

What you'll bring to the role:
> Advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
> Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and acknowledge efforts of team members
> Ability to articulate risk and impact to various audiences, and create plans to mitigate those risks
> Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting or related field
> Familiarity with CCAR / stress testing topics, a plus but not required
> Demonstrates a clear understanding of the financial data with having the ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences allowing leaders to make informed strategic decisions.
> Require strong leadership background with excellent communication skills and the ability to drive results
> Must have individual who has critical thinking skills and can question status quo
> Be a self-starter with exceptional project management skills and sound business judgement.
> Demonstrate an ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/tasks ensuring deliverables are achieved in a timely manner
> Attention to details is a must have with a keen sense of ownership and accountability for work
> Seeking a candidate who is motivated, ready to work and find to find solutions to challenges that exist in the ISG space.
> Require individual with strong Interpersonal skills with a balance of assertiveness to build cross business relationships
> At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

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.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $140,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).