Institutional Securities Group Finance – Product Controller

 Job Number:  3160436Posting Date:  Mar 5, 2021Primary Location:  Americas-United States of America-New York-New YorkJob:  AccountingEmployment Type:  Full TimeJob Level:  Director DescriptionCompany ProfileMorgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

The Firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success.

Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic.

Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career
– a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow.

A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.Department ProfileThe 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 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.Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Institutional Securities Group Finance team is seeking to fill a position that requires a highly motivated and detail-oriented team-player, with strong analytical, technology, people and communication skills.

 The successful candidate will be involved in various initiatives designed to improve the control framework, provide detailed analytics to internal clients, as well as supporting the P&L production team.

Primary responsibilities include:
– Be a point of contact for the business units; heavy client interaction.
– Drive analytics relating to business performance planning and analysis.
– Communicate findings from analyses tailored to various audiences. 
– Perform ad-hoc analysis/projects for senior finance and business management QualificationsSkills required
– Strong academic background with undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
– Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting, financial reporting & analysis business experience required
– Prior experience with financial services or accounting firms desired
– Proficient with MS Office application, particularly, PowerPoint and Excel
– Team player with demonstrated record of initiative and resourcefulness
– Strong analytical, problem solving and innovation skills
– Non-linear and strategic thinker
– Detail-oriented and organized
– Ability to lead and adapt
– Ability to multi-task and execute on a variety of deliverables
– Ability to communicate effectively across all levels
– Ability to develop and maintain relationships with business units and other operational groups