Structured Notes Product Control - Non Officer

About the Role

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.

What you'll do in the role

• 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
• 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
• 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

What you'll bring to the role

• 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

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.