Morgan Stanley is looking to ensure the completeness and accuracy of regulatory reporting data quality by independently validating Basel/Liquidity processes and controls.
Requirements
- Prior audit (external, internal and/or SOX) experience
- Experience working in the financial services industry and have an understanding of CCAR, Basel, Liquidity and/or other regulatory reporting
- Strong documentation skills including the audit scope, test papers and issues that may arise
- Experienced with testing and assessing remediation plans
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; exhibit professional skepticism and curiosity
- Proven ability to quickly assess problems, identify effective solutions, and focus on what matters most
- Possesses keen attention to detail and able to manage time efficiently
Responsibilities
- Design programs to test controls to ensure they are working as designed by reviewing documentation, meeting with management to discuss the business processes, and observing general business operations
- Perform data analysis to identify anomalies or issues in the testing of controls
- Identify the root cause for control deficiencies and evaluate management action plans to address deficiencies
- Document internal activities, identified issues, and conclusions to assist the team with reporting to the stakeholders
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and seek out ways to improve the process
- Accountable for meeting deliverables, adhering to quality and methodology standards, including incorporating real-time feedback from supervisors
- Take initiative to consider and recommend problem resolution to the team and manager
Other
- A bachelor's degree in an accounting, finance or business discipline, supported by 5+ years work experience, preferably in financial services or in a public accounting firm
- Strong communication skills including presentation and written skills, including the ability to liaise with and influence senior subject matter experts
- Seeking a candidate who is positive, proactive, engaged and open to new ways of doing things
- Ability to work within a team and to collaborate with peers and leadership to create effective solutions to validation issues
