Compensation Financial Controller Associate

We’re seeking someone to join our Compensation Reporting, Analytics and Risk team as an Associate in the Compensation Controllers team to support with the preparation of the Firm’s internal and external compensation related financial and regulatory reporting (including statutory financial disclosures) and pension controllership.
 

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 an Associate within our Corporate Controllers, Reporting & Accounting job family which is responsible for the accuracy and control of the Firm’s books and records to produce the consolidated firm, segment and legal entities financial statements, including development, management and oversight of financial accounting & reporting systems as well as database management, including capital and liquidity reporting and external reporting functions.
 

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 standards.

- Detailed monthly management reporting and supporting variance data analytics for presentation to senior management.

- Preparation of statutory financial account disclosures under IFRS and US GAAP for entities across the globe.

- Quarterly reporting to global regulators including the EBA, SEC and Federal Reserve under both IFRS and US GAAP.

- Responses to internal and external audit inquiries.

- Production of other adhoc internal and external compensation related reporting and analysis.

- Drive both continuous enhancement of reporting outputs and process efficiency, including the use of digital and AI tools.

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.

- Professional Accountancy Qualification (Full or Part Qualified), or equivalent specialization in Finance.

- Demonstrated experience in financial accounting and/or reporting.

- Flexibility to change priorities as new situations present themselves.

- Experience with establishing and meeting critical deadlines, as well as tracking and driving execution.

- 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.