Finance (Finance)

rotects the Morgan Stanley franchise by serving as guardian of the Firm's books and records, and by contributing to Firmwide 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. The Financial Reporting Assurance (FRA) team is part of the Global Corporate Controllers and Planning Organization within the Finance Division and reports directly to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer.

The Morgan Stanley Mumbai office is a critical component of the Firm`s Global footprint and has employees that provide support and services to the Investment Banking, Securities, Investment Management and Wealth Management Businesses.

Description of the role
Our Finance team is currently seeking to engage with Baltimore's leading talent. We are particularly interested in speaking with you if you are starting out on your professional journey with 0 - 5 years of work experience, are comfortable collaborating within an analytical environment, familiar with communicating and conversing with a wider team, and able to be proactive within a high energy work setting. You can speak with us further about opportunities within Financial Reporting Assurance, which is a second line validation function, that establishes standards for a consistent approach to independent control validation including scoping, execution, and stakeholder reporting as applicable to the testing team and the respective governance and oversight forums to support senior managements responsibilities and Sarbanes-Oxley Act attestation.

Reach out to our team if you have an interest or familiarity with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting with knowledge of project management, process flow mapping, design adequacy and operating effectiveness assessment, documentation of controls and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.

We Offer:

• The Opportunity to work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain first-hand insight of our business
• Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley's world-class internal trainings
• Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement
• A supportive, engaging and diverse environment, we are inclusive of individual backgrounds and leverage them to foster our work and culture

You will:

• Oversee the identification, documentation, and assessment of key controls across Finance and Operations, as well as work with the business areas to institute proper controls and remediation strategies.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to management, determine root causes, obtain management's action plan for remediation in a timely manner and track findings through resolution.
• Manage the preparation, consolidation, review and analysis of a number of key reporting activities including but not limited to: testing status, remediation's, project working groups and overall results.
• Act as point of contact for the business units and senior leadership on various projects, ad-hoc analysis, regulatory requirements, and risk and control related initiatives.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• A keen ability to collaborate and build relationships with a wider team
• Worked with senior stakeholders against challenging deadlines to deliver positive results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and are able to adapt to your audience
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly with Excel and PowerPoint
• Consistently demonstrated accountability, ownership, proactiveness and attention to detail
• A strong sense of organization and time management skills
• The ability to multi-task and use a high-paced environment to your advantage
• The willingness to observe process and disrupt it in order to prioritize the team's efficiency

Optional

• An interest or familiarity with Financial Markets and Products
• Previous work experience in Audit or Accounting, or controllership in financial services or Big 4 accounting firms.
• Proficiency in digital tools such as Tableau, Alteryx & PowerBI
• Experience in managing or leading projects

We are focused on bringing together different backgrounds, experience and talents to deliver world class service. If you are a driven self-starter, client-focused, and eager to contribute to a leading Global Financial Services firm, please apply. We welcome all backgrounds and experiences, and no direct industry experience is required.

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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

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.

Coverage for Audit Jobs
• Monday to Friday from 12:00PM to 9:00PM India time with flexibility on standard working hours for time sensitive matters.
• Periodic evening calls with US and EMEA Internal Auditors and auditees.