Structured Notes Product Control - Non Officer

Morgan Stanley•New York, NY

About The Position

We’re seeking someone to join our Structured Notes Product Control team as a Product Controller in ISG Finance to provide financial analysis and business performance metrics to support senior management decision making. 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 a Director level position within the This is a Director 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

Advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and acknowledge efforts of team members
Ability to articulate risk and impact to various audiences, and create plans to mitigate those risks
Strong analytical skills and the ability to distil complex issues into clear insights
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Initiative, independence, and strong time management
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with tools like Power BI or Alteryx is a bonus
A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement
Holds a relevant degree or relevant professional qualification
At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
Responsible for and lead a significant set of deliverables, leveraging advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment
Proactively identify emerging risks in individual and department work and contribute to strategies for mitigating them
Act as a role model and culture carrier; Embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
Attest to data with respect to the accuracy and completeness of the financial statements which will ultimately role up into the externally reported financial statements
Liaise with accounting policy to address any accounting questions that arise from new trade bookings
Build and maintain networks with the Business Unit and other divisions
Understand balance sheet, liquidity & funding movements related to the business activities
Complete adhoc projects and queries as required by senior Finance and Business Unit management