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Executive Director - Investment Management Financial Control Group
Morgan Stanley
New York, NY, United States
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Description
Company Profile
Morgan 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 Profile
Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 590 investment professionals around the world and $405 billion in assets under management or supervision as of March 31, 2016. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.
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 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.
Responsibilities
• Develop knowledge of Investment Management and apply knowledge to creating business reviews and ad hoc reports
• Develop a thoughtful annual plan for the business which incorporates strategic initiatives
• Work on a variety of initiatives supporting the business agenda
• Independently partner with business managers to develop LOB aligned presentations and business reviews
• Work with the product controllers to forecast financial results
• Assist the COO and CFO with financial and operational analysis and execution of strategic business projects/initiatives
• Establish and build accounting group and infrastructure and processes to transact in expanding businesses
• Make recommendations to enhance efficiency of accounting, reporting functions, valuations, computer systems, and data quality
• Support management and the business in assessing the accounting treatment for proposed transactions
• Exercise leadership and expertise for process improvement, effective management to motivate and develop staff
• Interact extensively with key business unit staff, structurers, traders, internal and external counsel, compliance officer, operations, middle office, IT etc.
• Responsible for timely close of business unit ledgers and maintain strong internal controls
• Manage product control month end closes
• Oversee and organize preparation of monthly and quarterly business unit fluctuation analysis, internal financial reports for presentation to senior management
• Manage and support the accounting team in preparing quarterly financial statements, notes and MD&A disclosures for the Companys SEC filings
Handle transfer pricing, consolidation, financial statements, and certain regulatory requirements for multiple entities.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• 10+ years of related work experience
• Results-oriented with capacity and desire to work both at a strategic and detailed analysis level
• Able to synthesize and articulate results to a diverse audience (i.e. product control, business managers, business heads, CFO)
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Ambitious, self-motivated individual, strong work ethic, positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong partnership skills and ability to interact across different support groups.
• Technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Effective time management and ability to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure situations, and balance multiple tasks
• Experience with financial reporting and forecasting