RIA Reporting Specialist

Morgan Stanley • Tempe, AZ

277d • $70,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) has over $2 trillion under management and is one of the world's largest networks of Financial Advisors. Institutional Infrastructure Solutions (IIS), a business unit within Corporate & Institutional Solutions, is an integrated client service solution for institutional and family office clients. IIS supports clients in partnership with Financial Advisors, Morgan Stanley Family Office (“MSFO”), Outsourced Chief Investment Office (“OCIO”), Morgan Stanley Fund Services, Graystone Consulting and Wealth Management Operations. IIS is responsible for all client service execution processes including Client Onboarding & Maintenance, Investment Execution, Asset Aggregation, Accounting, Reporting & Analytics and Billing. IIS is looking for an analytical, detail-oriented and intellectually curious professional to join the Institutional Reporting Team. The candidate plays a vital role maintaining accurate data in performance reporting systems, preparing client reports, and serving as a reporting subject matter expert.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook
• Familiarity with wealth management, corporate retirement plans, investment vehicles, and performance metrics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail for data validation and report accuracy, and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing inefficiencies
• Must be detail-oriented, with an ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively on a team
• Technical background with strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years portfolio accounting or investment reporting experience serving corporate retirement clients
• Familiar with performance measurement concepts
• Experience with Investment Metrics or other investment reporting platforms a plus
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, data, or related field
• FINRA Series 7 and 66 is a plus, though not required

Responsibilities

• Generate and peer review quarterly performance reports for clients
• Assist in the oversight of reporting platforms, ensuring key reporting and compliance deadlines are met
• Review investment activity, performance, and cash flows to ensure data quality
• Serve as a resource to consultants by addressing data aggregation and reporting inquiries
• Analyze investment metrics and evaluate their impact on investment performance
• Ensure accuracy of performance reports through self-audit
• Work closely with offshore Teams to ensure data aggregation is completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Update performance reporting platforms with investment activity sourced from record keeper statements
• Plan, organize, and prioritize assignments to consistently meet high standards of reporting timeliness and accuracy
• Understand and effectively utilize the group's systems, infrastructure, platforms and business processes
• Regularly seek opportunities to use firm resources for peer sharing and collaborating across the team
• Actively engage in available training and education programs to maintain current status on policies, procedures and risk awareness
• Interface and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including research, trading, operations, product specialists, third party vendors and record keepers

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks
• Commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages
• Support for employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree