Department Profile:
The Finance Division reports to the Chief Financial Officer and consists of some 3,000 employees worldwide. Finance protects the Morgan Stanley franchise by serving as guardian of the Firm's books and records, and by contributing to firm wide risk management and risk reduction. This division maintains relationships with Morgan Stanley's various industry and government regulators, and also serves as the conduit of financial information to the outside investment community. Finance plays a critical role as advisor to Morgan Stanley's various businesses and its senior management team.

Team Profile:
The FHC & U.S. Legal Entity Regulatory Governance team works across Finance, Business Units, Legal and Compliance, Risk and other key stakeholders to provide governance and control oversight for FHC and U.S. broker-dealer and swap-dealer regulatory reporting.

This is a Vice President level position within the Risk, Assurance, Governance & Control job family which provides oversight and monitoring of operational risk or third party/outsourcing for the global Finance division. Validation and testing of financial and regulatory reports. Also may include responsibility for control and governance reinforcing regulatory requirements, policies and procedures. Includes Fin RiA and functional Risk leads.

The ideal candidate will manage governance controls and will play a key role in strengthening the firm's control environment, ensuring robust Legal Entity governance across product approvals, booking model changes, regulatory reporting and capital processes. This individual will partner with key stakeholders and will work cross-functionally to solve issues, evaluate risks, enhance controls and drive strategic initiatives that improve overall governance and operating effectiveness. The individual must be comfortable to step into an evolving organization, be a strategic partner and execute within tight timelines.

You will:

Oversee governance and controls for U.S. legal entity and FHC regulatory reporting, including data and controls Attestation frameworks, New Product approval and Capital interpretations
Steer governance forums and processes, such as the SEC/CFTC Capital Interpretations Committee and CCAR CFO Attestation
Provide analysis and advisory support for new product approvals, booking model changes, regulatory initiatives, and new trades, collaborating closely with Legal Entity regulatory experts
Partner with the 2nd/3rd lines of defense supporting ICOC compliance and FINRA certification requirements
Review and update certain regulatory reporting policies
Identify and assess potential risks as part of Non-Financial Risk Assessments process
Lead strategic initiatives and governance projects across Legal Entity Controllers and FHC Regulatory Reporting teams globally

You have:

Public Accounting experience

Strong organizational skills with experience managing timelines, deliverables and stakeholders
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
High risk awareness and good guardianship skills
Knowledge in Risk assessment methodologies, internal controls, regulatory reporting or financial products
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated; delivers quality work independently in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in MS Office and Digital Tools, with ability to leverage AI solutions to improve efficiency
University degree (BS or BA) in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
5-7 years of work experience in a related field

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences. Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $205,000 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).