Investment Management (IM) Finance - Controllership - Director

Investment Management (IM) Finance - Controllership - Director

Company Profile
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

Department Profile
The Finance Division reports to the Chief Financial Officer and consists of some 3,000 employees worldwide. Finance protects the Morgan Stanley franchise by serving as guardian of the Firm's books and records, and by contributing to firm wide risk management and risk reduction. This division maintains relationships with Morgan Stanley's various industry and government regulators, and also serves as the conduit of financial information to the outside investment community.

Background on the Position
The role will reside within Investment Management Finance which is a team dedicated to providing support to Morgan Stanley's Investment Management segment (MSIM) a leading global asset manager across the public and private markets. Members of the Investment Management Finance team can expect to be involved in accounting, finance and process transformation. The successful candidate will join the Investment Accounting Team in Baltimore.
Primary Responsibilities / Experience
> Interact extensively with key business unit staff, the finance division, IT, operations, internal and external counsel, compliance, internal audit, middle office, and third-party data providers
> Work on transformation products that support the IM Finance function
> Make recommendations to enhance efficiency of accounting, reporting functions, valuations, reliance on systems, and increase data quality
> Strong contributor to cross-functional process improvement projects affecting IM Finance Qualifications:
> Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
> Preferred 5+ years of related work experience
> Results-oriented with capacity and desire to work both at a strategic and detailed analysis level
> Ability to collaborate cross-functionally on various projects and new initiatives
> Experience working in accounting subledgers and within a network of connected financial systems
> Highly skilled communicator, both written and verbal
> Ambitious, self-motivated individual, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
> Technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
> Effective time management and ability to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure situations, and balance multiple tasks
> Bank regulatory reporting experience a plus

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.

Salary range for the position: $75,000-$117,000/Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in expe