Job Description

We're seeking someone to join our Morgan Stanley Europe SE (MSESE) Management Reporting team as a Vice President in Finance to provide financial analysis and business performance metrics to support senior management decision making. This encompasses revenue & expense analysis, profitability and balance sheet reporting plus liquidity, funding, capital and ROE analysis. The team is also responsible for providing commentaries for the month end management board financials and presentation of these to senior management and external auditors/regulators.
The Continental European business forms a growing and increasingly important part of Morgan Stanley's strategy to service its European clients. The team covers all Institutional Securities Group businesses in Continental Europe including trading portfolios in Fixed Income & Equities Divisions, Investment Banking revenues and Lending & Deposit products.

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.

Since 1935, 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, providing a superior foundation for building a professional career.

What you'll do in the role
The candidate will be involved in various aspects of the P&L review, analysis, and commentary. The role has weekly, monthly, and quarterly deliverables as well as a significant number of ad hoc queries.
> Ownership and responsibility for explaining the key drivers of MSESE's P&L & Balance Sheet
> Supporting Senior Management in decision making, including expense management
> Supporting Budgeting, Forecasting and Performance metrics to assess the MSESE Business Units and comparisons against EMEA region/other affiliates
> Working closely with BU COOs and Firm Management
> Business Performance: Oversight of monthly/quarterly CFO and business head packs
> Prepare responses and materials for senior management and regulatory requests, including ad hoc requests with quick turnaround and preparation for regulatory meetings
> Risks & Controls: oversight of outsourcing, audit queries and other standards (e.g. EUCs)
> Proactively identify emerging risks across deliverables and processes and drive mitigants through governance, controls and process improvements
> Act as a role model and culture carrier; embody the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards What you'll bring to the role
> Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related fields; additional qualifications preferred (Chartered Accountant, CFA, Master's)
> Experience in Financial Services, ideally within a global financial institution
> At least 8 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
> Advanced understanding of Finance functional areas including business performance analysis, management board governance processes and regulatory interactions
> Excellent communication, influencing, decision making and relationship development skills to gain the credibility of key stakeholders. Ability to challenge inputs constructively and present outputs to senior audiences
> Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with ability to provide analysis across P&L, balance sheet, funding, capital and ROE
> High self-motivation with a track record of improving processes, strengthening documentation and controls, and delivering in a fast-paced environment
> The ability to work on multiple tasks, with multiple stakeholders. Working effectively both with direct team members and with colleagues across the wider organisation
> Ability to articulate risk and impact to various audiences and create plans to mitigate those risks
> Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and acknowledge efforts of team members

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients - helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 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.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
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.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

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 opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo