Graduate Finance Opportunity

PowerToFly; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider is looking for a Graduate Analyst to join their Risk and Assurance team in Glasgow. This role involves overseeing operational risk programs, providing governance, and executing regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include collaboration with various teams, validation testing, and monitoring progress. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a focus on inclusion and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities.
• Strong analytical skills to organise, interrogate and present data in a meaningful way.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance colleagues and other teams.
• Perform validation testing activities from data source to reporting.
• Monitor progress and report to management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounts, Maths, Finance

Job description

Graduate Opportunity in Morgan Stanley Finance Division

We’re seeking someone to join our Regulatory Reporting Quality Assurance (RRQA) team as an Analyst in the Finance Division’s Risk and Assurance (FinRiA) group to support with performing oversight, governance and execution of the Firm's operational risk programs and objectives.

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. This is a Director 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.

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.
• 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.
• Perform validation testing activities, including: process, control and substantive testing from data source to final reporting.
• Problem solving and identifying root cause of data anomalies or other deficiencies in processes and controls.
• Monitoring, tracking and reporting of progress to management.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities.
• Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and innovate processes.
• Critical thinking, initiative, and an inquisitive nature to validate whether processes and controls are operating as intended.
• Strong analytical skills to organise, interrogate and present data in a meaningful way; attention to detail; clear documentation of results.
• Strong written communication and oral skills, including the ability to support on stakeholder walkthroughs.
• Bachelor’s degree in some related topic, for example, Business, Accounts, Maths, Finance.

Unfortunately we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role because it doesn’t meet the government’s requirements for Skilled Worker visas. We would only be able to offer you this role if you can demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.

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’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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.