Corporate Lending Product Controller

Morgan Stanley•New York, NY

About The Position

We're seeking someone to join our Corporate Lending Finance team as a Product Controller in ISG Finance to be part of the overall Investment Banking/Global Capital Markets Product Control team. In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm's financial and capital resources. This is an Associate level position within our Product Controllers Job Family which specializes in ensuring adequacy of controls, profit and loss and balance sheet reporting and reconciliations for a segment / business / product area, as well as management reporting across business segments or cross-functional end-to-end product oversight. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities
Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and innovate processes
Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field.
Basic understanding of Capital Markets.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
Outstanding attention to detail and follow up.
Excellent organizational skills.
Aptitude to multitask, and work in a fast changing, dynamic environment.
At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Nice To Haves

Prior loan/syndication experience highly desirable/preferable.
Strong analytical and technical skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Alteryx (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
Responsible for and lead aspects of individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segments
Adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; proactively identify ways to reduce risk in work
Act as a culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
Ensure adherence to accounting principles and regulatory guidelines and accuracy of financial statement results.
Deliver financial analysis and reporting to the Business Unit, Senior Management, and finance counterparts.
Identify opportunities for process enhancements, driving projects to create efficiencies, using digital tools like Alteryx and Tableau.
Partner with the Business Unit, Risk Management, Technology, Operations, and other Controllers to provide feedback on proposed structures and transactions.
Work with various Legal Entity Controllers on legal entity reporting, analysis and audits.
Provide subject matter expertise in regulatory guidelines, revenue recognition and perform new product reviews among other initiatives.
Analyze the impact of new rules and regulations on business financials and processes.
Create test scenarios and perform user acceptance testing for key technology implementations.
Execution of weekly, monthly & quarterly commentary on financial results for Global IBD Controllers and the ISG Loan Reporting team.
Perform monthly Revenue, Expense and Balance Sheet reviews and reconciliations and ensure accuracy of quarterly regulatory reporting submissions.