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. 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. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

The Financial Control Group (FCG) is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial and regulatory reporting for the Firm. FCG prepares external financial reports for public filings and regulators. For internal reporting FCG, along with Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA), summarizes, plans, and forecasts the organization's financial position, including income statements, balance sheets, and analyses of future revenues, expenses, and earnings. FCG is comprised of Business Unit Controllers, Infrastructure Controllers, Accounting, Regulatory and Reporting groups, and Valuation Review.

Regulatory Controllers is part of the Global Corporate Controllers organization. We are currently seeking a dynamic and creative Senior Data and Quantitative Analyst with expertise related to risk management and finance technology process improvement and digital transformation for daily and monthly calculation and production activities associated with RWA Capital Basel 3 Standardized Credit rules and Regulatory Reporting. Candidate will have regular interaction with various teams across the global Finance organization.

Responsibilities include:
> Daily/Monthly/Quarterly RWA Capital calculations processes execution based off of VBA enabled Access databases and Excel
> Execute variance analysis for calculated results, coordinating investigation and rationale with the product SME's, business units, product control, and technology, amongst others, to validate analysis
> Troubleshoot issues on the VBA enabled Access databases and Excel
> Ongoing development work coordination with Technology for the decommission of the VBA enabled Access databases and Excel
> Development of tactical solutions in modern technologies to retire the VBA enabled Access databases and Excels as a bridge to the strategic technology migrations, aiming at improved controls, accurate calculations and efficiency
> Perform analysis alongside with partner teams to progress on data quality enhancements and mitigation
> Analyze data in partnership with the business units to identify areas for data improvement, and partner with technology on implementing strategic solutions
> Continual working groups with various stakeholders to optimize Capital Calculation processes
> Assisting with month end, earnings release & quarter end close RWA reporting, including reconciliations, manual adjustment calculation & submission and variance analysis, both at a consolidated level and for select individual legal entities.
> Develop a strong working relationship with Finance, Front Office, Treasury, Technology, Audit, Independent risk, and other counterparts across the organization
> Perform automation of the CCAR 14A and semi-annual QIS processes
> Help team to respond to regulatory, audit and business questions and provide portfolio insights. Prepare statistical analysis to support these responses to the inquiries
> Assist in the timely and accurate preparation and filing of quarterly and annual regulatory reports and other FRB reports. Work with internal, external, and regulatory auditors as needed.
> Work closely with IT and Projects on various enhancements - streamlining processes, issue resolution

> Work closely with IT and Projects on various enhancements - streamlining processes, issue resolution, and required reporting changes. Will be performing UAT testing and implementation into Production.
> Support senior management from perspective, providing data analytics and impact analysis when needed.
> Assist with ad hoc requests/projects as needed.

Qualifications :
> Strategic mindset and great communication skills to liaise with Technology change agents and Capital SME's to prioritize the migration to Strategic platforms from Access/Excel Capital calculation solutions while reducing risk, enhancing documentation and eliminating manual processes
> Ability to review existing intricate Access/Excel Capital calculation code and solutions and transform them into standard programming languages like Python and automation applications such as Alteryx
> Experience in managing relevant BAU daily processes catering to senior stakeholders, overseeing junior staff, while managing a process improvement book of work
> Professional with 5-10 years of experience
> Understanding of US regulatory capital rules for counterparty credit risk for
> Basel III, Basel IV and CHA rules
> Understanding trade life cycle with ability to deconstruct transactions to assess Basel III, Basel IV and CHA impact.
> Understanding of US regulatory rules for Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR)
> Understanding of regulatory capital best practices and controls, and interdependencies between Trading Book and Banking Book exposures across different risk stripes
> Evidence of working closely with other Finance functions and an ability to develop good working relationships both locally and in other locations.
> Proven ability to initiate and enhance the control framework for Finance functions.
> Proven ability in resolving issues and implementing initiatives.
> Ability to assess complex issues and drive resolution with various stakeholders.
> Strong multi-tasking skills, ability to plan and prioritize deliverables toward number of competing objectives.
> Excellent verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
> Advanced Python, R, Alteryx, SAS, Access, Microsoft Excel, Visio application and master in working with big data.
> Public accounting or Internal Audit experience and/or banking/finance industry experience is preferred.
> BS/BA in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
> CPA, CFA or CIA is preferred

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences. Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

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.

,Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $155,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, 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 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.