Morgan Stanley

Legal Entity Controller Director (AVP)

Glasgow

JR013294

The Legal Entity Controller ('LEC') team has responsibility for the financial management of the Firm's legal entities and the Glasgow LEC team is an integral part of the Global LEC organisation. Part of the Glasgow LEC team focuses on supervisory support and change. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving a number of projects and initiatives impacting the Global LEC team and a key business partner for various stakeholders on a wide range of legal entity initiatives.

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?

• Be accountable for key stakeholder relationships both internally and externally including: external auditors and regulators, Product Control, Treasury, Business Units, Company Secretarial and Tax.
• Participate as required in relevant change initiatives and project work, including as a representative of the LEC team and / or as project management lead.
• Provide oversight of risk and supervisory activity within the team, including legal entity rationalisation; risk and control assessments; and responding to requests from external agencies.
• Support entities throughout their lifecycle; particularly on legal entity restructuring / business change initiatives.
• Be empowered to drive change and the development of the LEC function through department wide initiatives.

What we’re looking for:

• An ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and contribute to projects which impact a variety of business and finance areas.
• A rounded commercial approach to reporting and controllership, with proven skills in chasing issues through many layers to discover root causes.
• An ability to manage your workload effectively, developing practical solutions to problems whilst balancing multiple issues and priorities appropriately and having flexibility when priorities change.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and be able to summarize and present themes and results in a meaningful format.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain a first-hand insight into our business.
• Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley's world-class internal training program.
• Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement.
• A supportive and vibrant diverse environment; we are inclusive of individual backgrounds and leverage them to foster our work environment and culture.
• A balance between personal and professional lifestyles, including flexible working opportunities such as work from home arrangements.
• High specification office space with leading technologies, collaborative working spaces and wellbeing facilities including an onsite fitness suite

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.

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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.