Morgan Stanley

Finance Data Liquidity – Associate

Glasgow

3263366

The Finance Data Controller function has responsibility for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of data feeding into EMEA, UK and US liquidity reporting. The purpose of the team is to ensure liquidity reporting adheres to the defined control framework and is consistent with the key reporting produced across the organisation. The team are also a key driver of the firms continued transition from legacy systems to renovated platforms and work to continually improve the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of the data feeding to, and control framework underpinning, the Morgan Stanley regulatory reporting process.

The team have extensive involvement in the identification and resolution management of data quality issues identified as part of the control process, assessing the impact of data quality challenges, working closely with stakeholders of all levels of seniority, challenging the status quo and prioritizing the remediation of issues related to data quality.

This is a growing team in Glasgow Finance, with an excellent mix of business as usual control functions and project work, presenting a unique opportunity to help shape the function going forward, gain exposure to a wide range of functions and products across Morgan Stanley, and develop an extensive network across both finance, and the wider firm. The successful candidate will work with colleagues in Finance, Technology, Operations and MS other Business Units, spanning Glasgow, Mumbai, London and the US.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

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. We 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.

What will you be doing?

• Drive/ support the continued build out of the Data Quality Control framework, essential in validating data across all liquidity reporting and ensuring adherence to Data Policy standards
• Monthly reconciliation and review of the liquidity reporting data repository to authoritative (golden) sources
• Drive/ support the continued transition from legacy to renovated platforms ensure the team are represented and a key player in shaping the new platform(s)
• Develop collaborative working relationships with a range of stakeholders across different departments, regions and levels of seniority
• Participate in improvement efforts including department level work streams and IT automation initiatives
• Ensure liquidity reporting adheres to the defined control framework and is consistent with the key reporting produced across the wider team
• Partnering with IT (technology) and Finance colleagues (among others) to identify golden sources for data, identify potential efficiencies and drive their adoption and implementation, resolve data quality issues and be a key contributor for the function as part of wider migrations to renovated platforms
• Analysing and interpreting data sets in Excel, summarising and presenting findings to management
• Preparing high quality materials for multiple internal forums as well as for internal senior management

What we’re looking for:

• Proactive and self-motivated individual
• Risk aware and comfortable escalating concerns
• Ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team
• Comfortable working with datasets to understand root causes, data quality issues and reporting impacts
• Experience in project management and an understanding of regulatory frameworks will be beneficial
• Experience of interpreting, summarising and presenting results in a meaningful format
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to engage with colleagues/clients of all levels
• Highly numerate with an attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Excel skills

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.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:

If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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.