Morgan Stanley
Wealth Management Finance - Associate
Morgan Stanley, Purchase, New York, United States, 10577
We're seeking someone to join our Wealth Management CFO Support team as an Associate in Finance. The team is dedicated to providing support to Morgan Stanley's Wealth Management segment (MSWM), specifically within Investment Solutions. Members of the Wealth Management Finance team can expect to be involved in accounting, finance and process transformation. 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 an Associate level 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 both individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging knowledge of Finance functional area, tools and/or products
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
Produce, maintain and automate detailed analyses on the full swath of financial metrics that are relevant to Wealth Management (WM) and Firm initiatives
Manage a team that produces reporting for the firms largest business product
Responsible for reporting and budgeting on publicly reported metrics such as Consulting Group Flows
Cross‑functional role working and learning with other teams to gain key insights, including Business Management, Product, Accounting, Bank, Strategy, Data, offshore teams, etc.
Develop enhanced analyses through partnership and collaboration to drive greater transparency, business performance evaluation and business strategy formulation
Additional ad hoc analyses and recurring reporting as necessary
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
B.A./B.S. in a relevant field
2‑5+ years of relevant experience
High aptitude for numbers and a quick grasp of new applications and technology
Willingness to learn, grow and remain agile
Experience working effectively with large data sets, clearly articulating multifaceted results and responding to questions
Desire to work in a team‑based environment and contribute as a team player
Extremely proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with Dataiku, IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), SAP Business Objects, UiPath, Oracle Essbase, and Tableau preferred
Knowledge of advanced aggregation tools, such as Macros, SQL or Python, is 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 will 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.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $115,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet). It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
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What You'll Do In The Role
Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
Responsible for both individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging knowledge of Finance functional area, tools and/or products
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
Produce, maintain and automate detailed analyses on the full swath of financial metrics that are relevant to Wealth Management (WM) and Firm initiatives
Manage a team that produces reporting for the firms largest business product
Responsible for reporting and budgeting on publicly reported metrics such as Consulting Group Flows
Cross‑functional role working and learning with other teams to gain key insights, including Business Management, Product, Accounting, Bank, Strategy, Data, offshore teams, etc.
Develop enhanced analyses through partnership and collaboration to drive greater transparency, business performance evaluation and business strategy formulation
Additional ad hoc analyses and recurring reporting as necessary
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
B.A./B.S. in a relevant field
2‑5+ years of relevant experience
High aptitude for numbers and a quick grasp of new applications and technology
Willingness to learn, grow and remain agile
Experience working effectively with large data sets, clearly articulating multifaceted results and responding to questions
Desire to work in a team‑based environment and contribute as a team player
Extremely proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with Dataiku, IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), SAP Business Objects, UiPath, Oracle Essbase, and Tableau preferred
Knowledge of advanced aggregation tools, such as Macros, SQL or Python, is 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 will 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.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $115,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet). It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
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