Business Analyst - AVP

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Business Analyst within a dynamic team in Glasgow, focusing on Trade and Transaction Reporting Operations. This role involves engaging with various groups across Operations, Finance, Risk, and IT to ensure the delivery of crucial business requirements. You will manage projects, communicate progress effectively, and navigate the complexities of financial products and regulatory landscapes. Join a forward-thinking company that values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of collaboration, where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's success and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Mentorship Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex regulatory concepts.
• Proficient in MS Office tools, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver global projects and manage business requirements.
• Track project status and communicate updates to stakeholders and management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Understanding of Trade Lifecycle

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

MS-Excel

MS-Word

MS PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description - Business Analyst - AVP (3258143)

Job Number:

3258143

Posting Date

Primary Location

Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-Glasgow

Education Level: Refer to Position Description

Job

Other

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Level: Director

Business Analyst - AVP
Glasgow

Exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst within the Trade and Transaction Reporting Operations (TTRO) which is part of Operations Risk and Regulatory Control. This group has responsibility for the effective implementation, management, and control of a number of critical components of our regulatory mandated trade/transaction reporting obligations for Cash, OTC, and Listed asset classes within the ISG business, as well as our EMIR delegated client reporting.

The Trade and Transaction Reporting Change the Bank (CTB) group delivers strategic, global business process and technology-based solutions across Morgan Stanley. The group carries out 3 functions:

1. Strategy comprised of architects and strategists who are responsible for assessing and designing solutions in line with the needs of upstream and downstream partners.
2. Perform a current state assessment of risks and issues impacting Trade and Transaction Reporting Operation functions.
3. Lead in overall strategy and solution design including providing both high level and detailed views.

What you'll do in the role:

This role is for a Business Analyst within the Project function in the Trade and Transaction Reporting Glasgow team.

The role offers the opportunity to engage with various groups within the Firm in Operations, Finance, Risk, and IT to ensure delivery of business requirements in line with various TTRO initiatives currently underway covering Regulatory Reporting and control framework agendas. It will also include the provision of inputs into broader functional architecture efforts and business process re-engineering initiatives within the Firm.

In addition, the candidate will be able to manage defined projects, ensuring that project progress and status are communicated regularly and clearly to both stakeholders and senior management and that timely escalation of risks, issues, and impacts to timelines and delivery is made.

This is a challenging and rewarding role offering the candidate the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of change. The candidate will need to be able to understand and articulate the differences between various financial products and their related operational processes and technologies, have an appreciation of the wider regulatory landscape and define, identify and deliver strategic solutions for controls, risk management, and problem resolution. The candidate will also need to be able to work with and get the best from all levels of the organisation.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Working with senior stakeholders in the project space across relevant business functions to deliver the team's global projects; be responsible for the collation of business requirements and testing approach and execution for system implementation and process change for Trade and Transaction Reporting projects and wider control issues.
2. Working with technology partners to define the functional and technical design to support business processing requirements.
3. Collaborate with Management to ensure common standards and best practice are implemented globally.

Project Responsibilities:

1. Work with the Project lead to ensure delivery throughout the lifecycle of the project.
2. Track and communicate project status to the wider team and management.
3. Collaborate with the Project team on test plan development, design test strategy, and manage the UAT process.
4. Develop an effective network of stakeholders to facilitate easy integration of changes quickly with new areas of the Firm.

What you'll bring to the role:

1. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to grasp complex regulatory and financial product concepts.
2. Understanding of the trade lifecycle and the various downstream user requirements of trade and financial data.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for tasks.
5. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
6. Detail-oriented and ability to adhere to strict timelines.
7. Proficient in MS-Excel and MS-Word.

Preferred:

1. Experience of interacting with a team either locally or globally.
2. Knowledge of accounting and basic terminologies used in the financial services sector.
3. Knowledge of Trade and Transaction Reporting.
4. Knowledge of Listed and OTC Derivatives.
5. Knowledge of project management and change management principles.
6. Knowledge of Regulatory Reporting processes and directives.
7. Knowledge of MS suite of products including PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.

At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors, and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect, and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world.

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.

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.