Regulatory Reporting Specialist

Morgan Stanley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Regulatory Reporting Director to lead the preparation, review, and submission of U.S. bank regulatory reports, including FFIEC Call Reports and FR Y‑14A schedules.

The role oversees governance, data controls, and collaboration with Finance, Risk, Treasury, and Operations to ensure accurate US GAAP and regulatory reporting. The position requires experience with large financial institutions, advanced Excel, and familiarity with regulatory platforms such as AxiomSL,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in bank regulatory reporting, financial reporting, or bank finance.
• Strong working knowledge of FFIEC Call Reports, FR Y-14A reporting, FR 2900, FR 2644, and U.S. GAAP.
• Familiarity with U.S. banking regulatory framework for large financial institutions.
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with SQL, AxiomSL, Workiva, OneSumX, or similar regulatory reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate, and submit quarterly and periodic regulatory filings (FFIEC Call Reports, FR Y-14A, FR 2644, FR 2900, etc.).
• Perform detailed reconciliations between regulatory reports, GL balances, SEC filings, and internal systems.
• Analyze new or changing regulatory reporting requirements and assess impacts across products and entities.
• Coordinate with Treasury, Risk, Capital Planning, Financial Control, and other teams to gather data and resolve issues.
• Assist with implementation and enhancement of regulatory reporting systems and data quality controls.
• Support stress testing and capital planning processes related to regulatory submissions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reconciliation

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CPA or CFA designation (preferred)

Tools

SQL

AxiomSL

Workiva

OneSumX

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Regulatory Reporting director to support the preparation, review, and submission of U.S. bank regulatory reports and related filings. The role will be responsible for the timely and accurate completion of key regulatory filings including the FFIEC Call Report, FR Y-14A schedules, FR 2644, FR 2900, and related Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC reporting requirements.

This is a Director level position within the Corporate Controllers, Reporting & Accounting job family which is responsible for the accuracy and control of the Firm’s books and records to produce the consolidated firm, segment and legal entities financial statements. The group owns the Firm’s financial reporting under US GAAP, International GAAP and the global regulatory regimes. Responsibilities include the development, management and oversight of financial accounting & reporting systems as well as database management. Includes capital and liquidity reporting and external reporting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate, and submit quarterly and periodic regulatory filings (including FFIEC Call Reports, FR Y-14A schedules, FR 2644, FR 2900, and related Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, and internal management reports).
• Perform detailed reconciliations between regulatory reports, general ledger balances, SEC filings, and internal financial systems.
• Analyze new or changing regulatory reporting requirements and assess reporting impacts across products, legal entities, and business activities.
• Coordinate with Treasury, Risk, Capital Planning, Financial Control, Liquidity Reporting, and Business teams to gather supporting data and resolve reporting issues.
• Support governance and control processes around regulatory reporting, including:
  • Variance analysis
  • Edit check reviews
  • Attestation support
  • Documentation and procedure maintenance
  • Internal and external audit requests
• Assist with implementation and enhancement of regulatory reporting systems, automation initiatives, and data quality controls.
• Support stress testing and capital planning processes related to regulatory submissions and management reporting.
• Maintain a strong understanding of applicable banking regulations, reporting instructions, and evolving regulatory guidance.
• Participate in regulatory exams, internal audits, and remediation initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in bank regulatory reporting, financial reporting, or bank finance.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • FFIEC Call Reports
  • FR Y-14A reporting
  • FR 2900 reserve reporting
  • FR 2644 reporting requirements
  • U.S. GAAP and bank balance sheet products
• Familiarity with U.S. banking regulatory framework applicable to large financial institutions and insured depository institutions.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience working with large data sets and financial reporting systems.
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with SQL, AxiomSL, Workiva, OneSumX, or similar regulatory reporting platforms preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced regulatory environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact effectively across Finance, Risk, Treasury, and Operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting CCAR / stress testing processes.
• Prior experience at a large bank, bank holding company, or regulatory consulting firm.
• Understanding of liquidity, capital, and balance sheet reporting concepts.
• CPA or CFA designation is a plus.

Compensation

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $155,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.