Job Description - Director, Finance - Capital Reporting BA

We are seeking someone to join our Project Management as a Business Analyst (Director to manage the Capital Reporting BA

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.

The Finance Centralised Management project team is responsible for managing a considerable percentage of Finance's technology spend, helping to deliver across a portfolio of projects including, Regulatory Capital, Leverage and Reporting, Financial Accounting and General Ledger renovation. The team is also front and centre of the technology architecture discussions. The team supports EU, Global and local regulatory driven initiatives across Financial and Capital Reporting including Basel 3, Capital Calculators, FED, SEC, PRA & EBA reporting initiatives.

Role will require candidate documenting requirements in the form of user stories, defining acceptance criteria, and liaising with end users to obtain sign off. The candidate is expected to lead team of Business Analysts/ Testing Team supporting Project implementation and manage stakeholders providing timely Project updates.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:

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
Business Analysis in Market Risk capital reporting focused on US and EMEA reporting requirements, whilst ensuring data sourcing and architecture solutions are scalable for Firmwide/MS Parent implementation.
Back Testing Business Analysis to ensure the changes in the systems are as per regulatory needs
Liaison with Clients and IT colleagues to identify new requirements, create user stories and track prioritization and remediation.
Develop collaborative relationships with a squad working across different departments and regions.
Lead and/ or contribute to key project workstreams relating to buildout of evolving Basel Norms, Capital Reporting requirements.
Take part in Squad/Fleet Agile ceremonies providing updates and reporting for Clients and Senior Management.
Communicate and escalate to line management as appropriate.
Adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls
Act as a culture carrier; embody the Firm's values and hold yourself accountable to Firm standards

What you'll bring to the role:

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
Subject Matter Expertise within existing Morgan Stanley role or business analysis background gained in the Financial Services Industry.
Experience in Capital Reporting, Basel III/Basel IV requirements for Capital Adequacy, Capital Ratio Calculations, and Regulatory Reporting Projects for US/EMEA region for capital reporting.
Expertise in Trade Life Cycle across Asset Classes with particular emphasis on Derivatives & Secured Financing Transactions (SFT).
Experience in projects/system involving calculation of Risk Weighted Assets (RWA), Calculation of Credit Risk Capital Requirement using Internal Rating Approach (IRB), and Standardized Approach.
Knowledge of Banking business and related products
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to manage to tight deadlines whilst balancing multiple priorities.
Highly numerate with an attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with strong analytical and documentation skills.
Experience of data modelling and investigation with the ability to identify issues, develop and implement practical solutions.
Ability to understand and evaluate processes and key controls.
Experienced in implementing change effectively to improve existing processes.
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to liaise with colleagues/clients of all levels.
Self-motivated with the ability to work consistently and efficiently to achieve goals either as an individual or as part of a team.
Experience of Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Microsoft Teams, Excel and Visio.
Experience of investigating, summarising and presenting results in a meaningful format to clients and Senior Management.
At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Desired Skills

Agile experience within a squad/Fleet
Knowledge of traditional Project Management approaches.
Knowledge and build experience of Alteryx Workflows
High proficiency in MS Excel, ability to analyse large datasets
Strong co-ordination/ organisation skills, co-ordinating across the various teams involved in project delivery (IT, end users/SMEs, other stakeholders)

The following personal attributes are important for this role:

Accountable
Desire to learn and to continuously improve
Well organised
Excellent analytical skills
Team Worker
Strong verbal and written communication skills

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.

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

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Project Management, Director, Portfolio & Change Management

Morgan Stanley

Job Description - Director, Finance - Capital Reporting BAWe are seeking someone to join our Project Management as a Business Analyst (Director to manage the Capital Reporting BA

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.

What you'll do in the role:

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

Business Analysis in Market Risk capital reporting focused on US and EMEA reporting requirements, whilst ensuring data sourcing and architecture solutions are scalable for Firmwide/MS Parent implementation.

Back Testing Business Analysis to ensure the changes in the systems are as per regulatory needs

Liaison with Clients and IT colleagues to identify new requirements, create user stories and track prioritization and remediation.

Develop collaborative relationships with a squad working across different departments and regions.

Lead and/ or contribute to key project workstreams relating to buildout of evolving Basel Norms, Capital Reporting requirements.

Take part in Squad/Fleet Agile ceremonies providing updates and reporting for Clients and Senior Management.

Communicate and escalate to line management as appropriate.

Adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls

Act as a culture carrier; embody the Firm's values and hold yourself accountable to Firm standards

What you'll bring to the role:

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

Subject Matter Expertise within existing Morgan Stanley role or business analysis background gained in the Financial Services Industry.

Experience in Capital Reporting, Basel III/Basel IV requirements for Capital Adequacy, Capital Ratio Calculations, and Regulatory Reporting Projects for US/EMEA region for capital reporting.

Expertise in Trade Life Cycle across Asset Classes with particular emphasis on Derivatives & Secured Financing Transactions (SFT).

Experience in projects/system involving calculation of Risk Weighted Assets (RWA), Calculation of Credit Risk Capital Requirement using Internal Rating Approach (IRB), and Standardized Approach.

Knowledge of Banking business and related products

Excellent organizational skills with an ability to manage to tight deadlines whilst balancing multiple priorities.

Highly numerate with an attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with strong analytical and documentation skills.

Experience of data modelling and investigation with the ability to identify issues, develop and implement practical solutions.

Ability to understand and evaluate processes and key controls.

Experienced in implementing change effectively to improve existing processes.

Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to liaise with colleagues/clients of all levels.

Self-motivated with the ability to work consistently and efficiently to achieve goals either as an individual or as part of a team.

Experience of Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Microsoft Teams, Excel and Visio.

Experience of investigating, summarising and presenting results in a meaningful format to clients and Senior Management.

At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Desired Skills

Agile experience within a squad/Fleet

Knowledge of traditional Project Management approaches.

Knowledge and build experience of Alteryx Workflows

High proficiency in MS Excel, ability to analyse large datasets

Strong co-ordination/ organisation skills, co-ordinating across the various teams involved in project delivery (IT, end users/SMEs, other stakeholders)

The following personal attributes are important for this role:

Accountable

Desire to learn and to continuously improve

Well organised

Excellent analytical skills

Team Worker

Strong verbal and written communication skills