Finance Outsourcing Governance & Control (FOGC) - Reporting and Governance Director

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job Description

Finance Outsourcing Governance & Control (FOGC) – Reporting and Governance Director

Glasgow

This position is part of the Finance Outsourcing Governance & Control (FOGC) function within the Finance Division's Global Centralised Management organisation and is key to contributing to the execution of the Firm's Deployment and Outsourcing strategy. This Global Finance team works closely with many levels of management to ensure adherence to all applicable global outsourcing regulations and documentation requirements.

With increased regulatory focus and scrutiny around Outsourcing Governance, this role will encompass a diverse set of tasks, requiring key skills such as strong communication, attention to detail, critical thinking, data analytics, and experience in developing and implementing new process controls and efficiencies.

What will you be doing?

• Prepare materials on effective outsourcing requirements for global senior stakeholders.
• Maintain outsourcing documentation, procedures and controls in line with Firm policy and provide updates to management on remedial actions required.
• Identify, analyse and assess current operational processes within the team to improve and enhance controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope and ensure adherence to plans and timelines for process enhancements.
• Assist in the development and testing of a strategic tooling project to automate reporting to support long-term solutions, in partnership with Finance Technology.
• Partner with cross-location team members to coordinate the successful integration of change and process improvement initiatives and the execution of ad-hoc internal and regulatory projects.
• Create and maintain training materials, formal procedures, guidance documents, process flows and quick reference cards to support change initiatives and embed key processes.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and training sessions to communicate changes and foster better understanding of new and existing controls, processes, and regulatory updates.
• Remain informed about industry best practices, trends and emerging technologies within finance and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage agenda for global team deliverables, tracking progress and providing MI reporting.

What we’re looking for:

• Effective communication skills - clear, concise and proficient in articulating complex information appropriately pitched to a range of levels, both in verbal and written form.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking - understands how to deconstruct a problem and apply a practical solution, demonstrating initiative and creativity.
• Excellent attention to detail - can identify underlying issues, process inefficiencies and regulatory nuances, with a solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage workload efficiently and effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to a changing environment.
• Ability to draw focus and influence decision-making at management level.
• Escalates issues/concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in Excel including pivot tables, formulae and data manipulation, PowerPoint, Word and SharePoint, with experience desirable in Tableau, Visio and Power BI.

We offer:

• Work in the Finance department of one of the world’s top tier Financial Institutions and a firsthand 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.
• Developing challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning for both personal and professional advancement.
• A supportive and inclusive environment, we value individual differences and leverage them to enrich our work environment and culture.
• A balance between personal and professional lifestyles, including flexible working opportunities such as work from home arrangements.
• High specification office space with leading technologies, collaborative working spaces and wellbeing facilities including an onsite fitness suite.

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration.

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.

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.

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