Analyst, P1, Finance Business Management : Job Level - Analyst

96 Morgan Stanley UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking a team member in its Finance department to support governance and reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, be willing to learn finance principles, and possess effective communication abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 0-2 years relevant experience in finance.
• Ability to collaborate in a professional environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues in Finance.
• Assist in production of internal and regulatory documentation.
• Support internal communication and employee engagement.

Skills

Willingness to learn Finance principles

Clear and concise communication skills

Proficient in PowerPoint

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in SharePoint

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Professional accounting or finance qualification or relevant experience

Tools

SQL

Agile

Visio

Waterfall

Job description

We Offer

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.

Team Profile

The EMEA Finance COO team’s primary focus is to support the EMEA Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with the following responsibilities:

• Reporting – internal and external governance reporting to regulators as well as to firm management.
• Operational Efficiency – management of projects supporting EMEA Finance initiatives and deliverables, optimising the EMEA Finance cost base.
• Recruitment and Retention – oversight of all EMEA Finance recruitment and onboarding; mentoring, training and internal mobility.
• Communications and Engagement – internal communications, employee engagement, diversity, volunteering and event management.
• Logistics – office management, workplace strategy, space planning, health and safety.
• Risk – overview of people conduct and outsourcing risk as relates to EMEA Finance.

What you'll do in the role

• Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the firm.
• Develop an understanding of Finance functional area tools and processes.
• Responsible for tasks to support team deliverables with guidance and appropriately escalating issues to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Adhere to the firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls.
• Uphold the firm's values and hold yourself accountable to firm standards.
• Reporting – assist with production of a wide range of documentation that directly supports both internal and regulatory governance across EMEA Finance (including quarterly reports for external auditors and remote booking forums). Analyse, review and validate data from different sources to ensure reporting is accurate.
• Risk – support the EMEA Finance Chief Operating Officer (COO) with data coordination from various sources for the Divisional Conduct Risk Assessment and Business Continuity Plan to help management focus on potential issues and areas of concern. Assist in the due diligence process for materials for the EMEA Risk Committee.
• Governance – maintain strong governance and oversight of the required documentation to support the EMEA Chief Financial Officer’s compliance with the Senior Manager Certification Regime (SMCR) by liaising with multiple teams and senior managers.

What you'll bring to the role

• Willingness to learn Finance principles, tools and systems.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a professional environment.
• Willingness to seek guidance and solicit feedback to further self‑development.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail with strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and report to senior management.
• Proactive and able to work effectively on multiple tasks under tight deadlines to ensure timely execution of deliverables.
• Team player with willingness to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to respond flexibly and efficiently to handle ad‑hoc tasks.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and SharePoint.
• Professional accounting or finance qualification or relevant experience within the finance division of a large investment bank.
• At least 0‑2 years relevant experience.

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 – 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise 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.

Key Skills

SQL, Agile, Business Analysis, Visio, Waterfall, Business Process Modeling, Requirements Gathering, User Acceptance Testing, Business requirements, SDLC, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Skills

Employment Terms

Employment type: Full‑time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1