Finance Central Policy Office - Associate - #1795779

Finance Central Policy Office Associate

Job Level: Associate

We’re seeking someone to join our Finance Central Policy Office (CPO) team as an Associate in the Finance Risk and Assurance to support the Finance Central Policy Office Lead in the strengthening and development of a coherent and transparent governance Framework.

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 an Associate 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 both individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging knowledge of Finance functional area, tools and/or products.
• Adhere to the Firm’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls.
• Act as a culture carrier; embody the Firm's values and hold yourself accountable to Firm standards.
• Understanding and proactively implementing the Finance Policy & Procedure Governance Framework.
• Understanding and setting forth uniform minimum standards with respect to development, renewal, approval, oversight and management of policies and procedures.
• Acting as a point of contact between the Central Policy Office and Finance ensuring socialisation of any changes to processes.
• Assisting Policy Owners with policy and procedure life cycle requirements including, facilitation of updates to Inventories, including those containing ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) Policies, through collaboration with our individual Knowledge Bank managers and cross office colleagues.
  
  

What You'll Bring To The Role

• Working knowledge of Finance functional area, industry and competitive environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and adapt to various audiences.
• Willingness to seek guidance and provide feedback to further develop self and peers.
• Experience within Financial services or Compliance preferable.
• An appreciation of risk, with ability to identify and escalate, preferably with an understanding of the Regulatory environment.
• A strong team player with the ability to operate independently, pro-actively and collaborate effectively.
• Strong communication skills, with good attention to detail.
• At least 2 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
  
  

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 89 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, fuelled 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/aboutus/offices into your browser.

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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 89 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.

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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.