Finance Outsourcing Governance & Control (FOGC)

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Glasgow is seeking an Associate in Finance Outsourcing Governance & Control (FOGC) to support outsourcing governance activities across global finance functions. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail and the ability to coordinate cross-functional projects across multiple jurisdictions.

You'll maintain outsourcing inventories, assist risk assessments and regulatory responses, and help implement AI-enabled solutions to improve controls and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, risk, control, audit, or finance oversight.
• Ability to apply regulatory and policy requirements within established processes.
• Strong communication, organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and validate outsourcing inventories across entities and jurisdictions.
• Support periodic reviews of Finance outsourcing arrangements and document outcomes.
• Facilitate outsourcing risk assessments with Finance stakeholders.
• Support responses to regulatory, audit, and management requests.
• Build relationships across Finance, Compliance, and global teams for reporting.
• Maintain audit trails and support regulatory submissions.
• Partner on FOGC change management and testing of AI/digital solutions.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Regulatory

Analytical

Communication

Project coordination

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

AI tools

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Copilot

Job description

Finance Outsourcing Governance & Control (FOGC) Associate

JR045341

GLASGOW

This position is part of the Finance Outsourcing Governance & Control (FOGC) function within the Finance Division's Global Centralised Management organisation and contributes to the delivery of the Firm's deployment and outsourcing strategy. The team works with stakeholders across Finance and other functions to support adherence to applicable global outsourcing regulations and documentation requirements.

As regulatory expectations for outsourcing governance continue to evolve, this role requires effective communication, attention to detail, analytical capability, stakeholder collaboration and project coordination. The position will support the delivery of Finance outsourcing governance activities by applying regulatory and policy requirements through established processes and controls.

This is an Associate level position within our Risk, Assurance, Governance & Control Job Family which provides oversight and monitoring of operational risk or third party/outsourcing for the global Finance division, validation and testing of financial and regulatory reports and reinforcement of regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.

In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm’s financial and capital resources.

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 will you be doing?

• Maintain and validate outsourcing inventories across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions, engaging stakeholders, managing supporting evidence, resolving data quality issues, and supporting remediation of identified gaps and inconsistencies.
• Support periodic reviews of Finance outsourcing arrangements, documenting outcomes and conclusions, validating that records reflect the current service and escalating identified risks and control gaps.
• Facilitate outsourcing risk assessments with Finance stakeholders by evaluating the nature, complexity, and risk profile of services; reviewing business rationale and materiality determinations; identifying potential gaps; and escalating control and compliance concerns as appropriate.
• Support responses to regulatory, audit, and management information requests by coordinating supporting evidence, maintaining audit trails, and contributing to the timely remediation of identified findings and control issues.
• Build collaborative relationships across Finance, Compliance, business functions and global teams to support stakeholder engagement, gather and validate information, and prepare management reporting and materials.
• Maintain procedures and supporting evidence to ensure a robust audit trail, support regulatory submissions, facilitate knowledge transfer, and demonstrate adherence to the governance and internal control framework.
• Partner on FOGC change management initiatives, contributing to process simplification and the testing and implementation of AI, automation and digital solutions to enhance efficiency, consistency and control effectiveness.

What we're looking for:

• Experience within a governance, risk, control, audit, regulatory or finance oversight environment, or a strong interest in developing expertise in these areas.
• Understanding of governance and control principles, with the ability to apply regulatory and policy requirements within established processes and procedures.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review information, identify issues and develop practical solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and tailor messages for different audiences.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across functions and global teams.
• Sound judgement, with the ability to identify issues, escalating concerns appropriately and seek guidance when required.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a willingness to learn, take ownership of tasks and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reconciliation and reporting, together with experience using PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, automation tools or other AI-enabled productivity solutions would be advantageous.

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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.

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.

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.