Bank Holding Company - Regulatory Controller / Vice President

Global Corporate Controller

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

The Finance Division reports to the Chief Financial Officer and consists of some 3,000 employees worldwide. Finance protects the Morgan Stanley franchise by serving as guardian of the Firm's books and records, and by contributing to firmwide risk management and risk reduction. This division maintains relationships with Morgan Stanley's various industry and government regulators and serves as the conduit of financial information to the outside investment community. Finance plays a critical role as advisor to Morgan Stanley's various businesses and its senior management team.

Global Corporate Controllers (GCC) is responsible for overseeing the accounting, financial and regulatory reporting for the Firm. GCC prepares external financial reports for public filings and regulators. For internal reporting, GCC along with Business Unit Controllers and Financial Planning and Analysis, summarizes, plans and forecasts the organization's financial position, including income statement, balance sheet and analyses of future revenues, expenses and earnings.

The chance to work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain first-hand insight into our business.

Reporting to one of the Bank Holding Company Regulatory Controller Leads in New York, the main responsibilities are :

• Bank Holding Company Regulatory Reporting to the FRB in NY across multiple filings including : FRY-9C, FRY-9LP, FR2314, FRY-11, FRY-10, FRY-12, FRY-12A, FFIEC 009, GSIB Phase II (I-I) and Phase III (I-A), all required Treasury International Capital (TIC) filings.
• Support the preparation of due diligence meeting materials and presentation to senior management and FRB.
• Implementation of all FRB mandated reporting, rule and instructional changes including the roll-out of new regulatory filings.
• Provide technical advisory support to our global Finance colleagues on US GAAP, and regulatory report rules, encompassing technical research and documentation and financial statement reviews.
• Develop subject matter expertise on key areas of accounting and work alongside cross-functional teams on major Firm implementation projects globally, including the implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory changes.
• Supervise, train and development of multiple Finance Shared Services "FSS" (regulatory reporting production teams) in Mumbai, India. Provide insights and training to FSS teams as they continue to build SME of products and processes.
• Review and sign-off of all New Product Approvals (NPAs), documenting the impact of the NPA across all regulatory filings.
• Partner with Data Governance, providing key SME on data issue impact and remediation prioritization. Drive resolution and timely / sufficient closure of Issues and Action plans.
• Ensure consistency on data approach and methodology across regulatory reporting.
• Prepare / update documentation of rule interpretation, implementation approach and transition to new reporting platforms as applicable.
• Assist in coordination, preparation, response, and issue management across Regulatory Exams and Internal 2nd and 3rd line reviews. Leverage expertise, framework, approach and "lessons learned" across Regulatory exams.
• Progress control led to adoption of Digital tools (i.e. Alteryx, MS Viz, UI Path).
• Partner with IT and Regulatory Projects team to enhance systems and User Interface platforms to streamline E2E processes.
• Participate in Regulatory Reporting training agenda.
• Focus on raising awareness of Diversity & Inclusion and participate in D&I initiatives, committees, and programs.

CPA or Advanced Degree in Accounting / Finance or related field.

15+ years of combined experience in Public Accounting and Regulatory Reporting at an international banking environment or at Consultancy Firms supporting the financial industry in regulatory reporting. Experience in risk and control matters a plus.

Strong understanding of USGAAP and the Regulatory Reporting rules and requirements across our Banking industry.

Strong understanding of internal controls.

Ability to design and maintain reporting to drive key initiatives.

Experience in assessing risk and establishing effective controls.

Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication, organizational and time management skills.

Ability to interact well with others at all levels and drive objectives.

Ability to handle and resolve challenges and problems.

We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values : do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences. Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. 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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $205,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.