LIFC Risk Director

Job Description

About us:

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 contributing to firm-wide 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.

Morgan Stanley's Glasgow office employs in excess of 1,500 staff across Operations, Technology, Legal and Compliance, Internal Audit, Fund Services and Finance. Due to our growing business, we have a demand for career-minded people to join our teams. Our opportunities offer unrivalled scope for progression and training within a fast paced, meritocratic, and constantly changing environment. Morgan Stanley pride themselves on maintaining a culture which champions diversity, an inclusive environment for all, recognition, and an opportunity to give back to our communities through various local charity partnerships. The office is located centrally and enjoys the additional benefits of an onsite gym and restaurant.

Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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. Learn more about our culture and the opportunities for professional growth at Morgan Stanley in Glasgow on our LinkedIn page and YouTube channel.

All interviews will be conducted by phone or virtual connection to protect our candidates and employees.

Qualifications

We Offer:

• Work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and a first-hand insight into our business.
• A desirable compensation and benefits package including eligibility for an annual bonus.
• Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley's world-class internal training program.
• Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement.

You will:

Work as part of a team supporting, enhancing and developing risk management within the Global Corporate Controllers, Liquidity and Investment Funding Controller (LIFC) organization. Additionally, you will build relationships with various colleagues within LIFC, the wider Finance organization and Senior Management to meet the team objectives and deliverables. You will be responsible for:

• Regular Risk Reporting to Senior Management.
• Supporting the LIFC organization with the Firm risk agenda, including but not limited to, Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Sarbanes-Oxley testing (SOX) and Information Security.
• Monitoring and Quality Assurance review of Risk Incidents, Issues and Action Plans, and identification of thematic issues, along with suggestions for remediation, as appropriate.
• Contribution to setting the strategic direction of the LIFC Risk function.
• Partnering with colleagues and internal clients on various projects.
• Skills and Experience

You have:

• A rounded commercial approach to reporting and controllership, with proven skills in chasing issues through many layers to discover root causes.
• Confidence in building and managing relationships across a wide variety of stakeholders and business areas.
• Strong communication and escalation skills.
• An ability to self-manage workload effectively whilst balancing multiple deliverables and priorities appropriately
• Ability to be highly numerate with a close attention to detail
• Strong analytical, organizational and documentation skills
• A strong commitment to self-development.
• Flexibility required to work in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word)

Qualifications

You have:

• Professional Accountancy qualification (CA, ACCA or CIMA) or relevant degree/equivalent experience

You may also have:

• Relevant work experience in the financial services industry / experience in Operational Risk or Controls Testing

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.