ISG Finance - Product Control Director/AVP

Morgan Stanley; Paris; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley Europe SE is seeking a Director in Product Control to safeguard the integrity of the Firm’s books and records and deliver high-quality financial control, reporting and governance. This role partners with Finance and business units to ensure accurate revenue reporting, valuation oversight and a robust control environment.

The successful candidate will lead deliverables, comply with risk and regulatory standards, interact with statutory auditors, tax authorities and Internal Audit,

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Product Control, Financial Control and Valuation Control within financial services.
• Qualified Accountant.
• Understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, revenue analysis, valuation oversight and close processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels in a fast-moving environment.
• Operate independently with sound judgment and take ownership of deliverables and control outcomes.
• Experience partnering with Business Units, auditors and control functions and communicating with senior stakeholders.
• Identify risk, assess controls and implement practical improvements in a regulated environment.
• At least four years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Finance and across the Firm.
• Lead aspects of individual and team deliverables and projects with deep Finance knowledge.
• Adhere to risk and regulatory standards; proactively identify ways to reduce risk.
• Act as a culture carrier; embody Firm values and hold others to standards.
• Deliver financial control and reporting for Morgan Stanley Europe SE with proper accounting classification and timing.
• Report, review and analyze divisional and consolidated net revenue and support close processes.
• Partner with Business Units and Infrastructure to develop budgets and forecasts.
• Review financial performance and promote accountability for risk, expenses, valuations, and governance.
• Serve as a key contact for auditors, tax authorities and Internal Audit reviews.
• Identify key risks and drive enhancements to processes and controls.

Skills

Product Control

Financial Control

Valuation Control

Qualified Accountant

Stakeholder Influence

Independent Worker

Job description

JR045088

Paris

We're seeking someone to join our Product Control team as a Director in Finance to safeguard the integrity of Morgan Stanley Europe SE's books and records and deliver high-quality financial control, reporting and governance.

In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services relating to the Firm's financial and capital resources. This is a Director-level position within Product Control, which is responsible for the integrity of the Firm's books and records, revenue reporting, valuation oversight and the associated control environment.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always 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
• Deliver financial control and reporting for Morgan Stanley Europe SE, ensuring the appropriate accounting classification, timing and accuracy of economic transactions and events.
• Report, review and analyze divisional and consolidated net revenue and contribute to the daily and month-end close processes.
• Partner with Business Units and Infrastructure and Support functions to develop or validate budgets and forecasts and assess performance against targets.
• Review financial performance and promote accountability for risk management, expense management, valuations, internal controls and governance.
• Act as a key contact for statutory auditors, tax authorities and Finance stakeholders and support Internal Audit reviews relating to ISG Finance and Valuation Control.
• Identify key risks and control challenges, maintain robust financial accounting systems and records, and drive enhancements to processes and controls.

What You'll Bring To The Role

• In-depth knowledge of Product Control, Financial Control, Valuation Control, accounting or a related Finance control function within financial services.
• Qualified Accountant
• Understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, revenue analysis, valuation oversight and daily and month-end close processes.
• Possesses the confidence, and interpersonal skills required to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels, including strong personalities within a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to operate independently, apply sound judgment to complex matters and take ownership of deliverables and control outcomes.
• Experience partnering with Business Units, Finance colleagues, auditors and control functions and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to identify risk, assess controls, influence stakeholders and implement practical process improvements in a regulated environment.
• At least four years of relevant experience would generally be expected to develop 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 - 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.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

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.

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.