FP&A Model Development
Company Profile
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.
Department Profile
The Finance Division reports to the Chief Financial Officer and consists of ~3,000 employees worldwide. Finance protects the Morgan Stanley franchise by serving as guardian of the Firm's books and records, and by contributing to firm wide risk management and risk reduction. This division maintains relationships with Morgan Stanley's various industry and government regulators, and also 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.
Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Finance:
Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (Corporate FP&A) is responsible for providing Senior Management with strategic analyses of the Firm's global businesses, the Firm's annual budget, and other related financial information utilized in strategic decision-making. Corporate FP&A is also responsible for reporting financial forecasts and related analyses to various stakeholders, including the Firm's regulators. Corporate FP&A collaborates closely with business segment FP&A and reporting teams, Corporate Treasury, and the Risk Department on various aspects of its deliverables.
Responsibilities:
- Help to build, document, implement, and execute CCAR-related statistical and analytical Pre-Provision Net Revenue (PPNR) and balance sheet forecasting model
- Assist with quarterly statistical and analytical model performance monitoring activitie
- Drive strong partnerships / coordination with Business Units, functional areas, and second/third line functions throughout model lifecycle
- Help to maintain policies and procedures related to model development and automation
- Complete ad-hoc analysis and presentations for senior management
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or related field, and 8+ years of relevant experience. Graduate degree is preferred.
- Familiarity with regression modeling (time series modeling knowledge preferred)
- Knowledge of statistical programming language (R preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with proven ability to operate independently
- Effective time management; ability to meet tight deadlines and handle higher pressure situation
- Effective written and oral communication abilitie
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Familiarity with CCAR / DFAST stress testing topics a plus but not required