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Business Analyst
Glasgow

Req No. 3232480

As a Finance function, data is critical to all that we do. The Data Sourcing team is part of the wider Finance Data Governance team and is responsible for sourcing data from authoritative sources as part of the buildout of Finance Data Warehouse (FDW) as well sourcing data in response to evolving regulatory requirements. The team is also responsible for documenting the metadata and controls associated with that data in the Firmwide Data Catalog. The team is focused on ensuring the completeness and accuracy of FDW to support data consumers across the wider Finance organisation.

This is a growing team in Glasgow which presents a great opportunity for the successful candidate to help shape the function going forward, with a platform to influence across the Finance Data team and gain exposure to a wide range of functions and products across Morgan Stanley.
The successful candidate will work with colleagues in Glasgow as well as globally across Finance, Technology, Operations, and other business units.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

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. We 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.

What will you be doing?

Performing business analysis in support of the data sourcing efforts from authoritative sources for Regulatory and Data Transformation projects.
Partnering with Finance stakeholders and IT colleagues to determine requirements, identify issues and track prioritization and remediation.
Reconciling and analysing large data sets in Excel, connecting the dots from multiple financial systems in Trade Capture, Front Office, Risk and Reference data domains.
Investigating, summarising, and presenting results in a meaningful format to Finance stakeholders and Senior Management.
Working in an Agile environment to contribute to key project workstreams relating to buildout of evolving regulatory rules.
Documenting business and controls metadata in the Firmwide Data Catalog.

Communicating and escalating to line management as appropriate.

Where will you be working?

Dynamic role within the Finance division in one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain first-hand insight into the business
Competitive salary and benefits package with eligibility for annual performance bonus
Open minded, collaborative, and welcoming environment, where your ideas are taken seriously

Continued professional career development based on your career interests
Opportunity to work with high performing teams across Morgan Stanley

We also offer hybrid working which will discussed at during our telephone screening process.

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.

Equal opportunities statement

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.#LI-RG1 #LI-hybrid

QUALIFICATIONS

What we’re looking for:

Skills Required :

Business Analyst with advanced Excel skills and experience within the Financial Services Industry.
Strong analytical, organisational and documentation skills with an ability to understand processes and key controls and how they could be improved.
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and the ability to liaise with colleagues of all levels.
Highly numerate with an attention to detail and accuracy.

Self-motivated with the ability to work consistently and efficiently to achieve goals either as an individual or as part of a team.

Skills Desired :

Domain knowledge in Capital markets including understanding of financial products (e.g.: Options, Futures, etc.), domains (reference data, risk data etc.)
Knowledge of Project Management approaches such as Agile.

Experience of Digital Tooling such as Alteryx or Power BI would be beneficial but is not essential.#LI-RG1 #LI-hybrid