MSEHSE Finance Chief Operating Office role - (12 months fixed term contract)

MSEHSE Finance Chief Operating Office role (Frankfurt) - (12 months fixed term contract)

The MSEHSE Finance Chief Operating Office role team comprises of three employees based in Frankfurt. The team work closely with the EMEA Finance Chief Operating Office role team based in London.

Department Profile:

The Finance Department 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. Finance plays a critical role as advisor to Morgan Stanley's various businesses and its senior management team.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services.

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. We 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.

What will you be doing?

• Reporting to the MSEHSE Group Finance Chief Operating Officer (COO), support the MSEHSE Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and wider MSEHSE Finance management in the operations of the MSEHSE Finance division and the execution of divisional and firm strategy.
• Co-ordinate divisional governance materials for use at both executive and non-executive governance forums (including management and supervisory boards and their committees).
• Manage the delivery of high-quality cross-Finance regulatory and compliance driven projects, workshops, information requests and initiatives, including compiling and reviewing of materials and assisting with the coordination of gap analyses.
• Support Finance in its engagement with the ECB and provide central coordination for, and challenge of, regulatory communications and responses across the Division.
• Develop strong professional relationships with key stakeholders across other divisions including HR, Legal and Compliance, Corporate Services, Risk and Firm Management functions.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience at a global financial institution preferably in the Finance division or a similar control function.
• Proven track record in a Chief Operating Office role or business manager role at a large institution.
• Ability to create meaningful, articulate documentation for use at all levels including executive and board level.

Skills that will help you in the role:

• You have professionalism, sensitivity, discretion, and sound judgment allied with the ability to interact across all levels.
• Excellent communication, influencing, decision-making, and relationship development skills to gain the credibility of key stakeholders.
• A collaborative and participative style.
• Proven track record in managing change.
• Fluency in English language.

Where will you be working?

• Work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain first-hand insight into the business.
• A competitive salary.
• Open minded and welcoming environment, where your ideas are taken seriously.
• Continued professional development based on your career interests.
• The ability to grow and shape your own career in a growing entity.

Flexible work statement:

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Equal opportunities statement:

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.

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.