• Strategy comprised of architects and strategists who are responsible for assessing and designing solutions in line with the needs of upstream and downstream partners
• Perform a current state assessment of risks and issues impacting Trade and Transaction Reporting Operation functions
• Lead in overall strategy and solution design including providing both high level and detailed views

What you'll do in the role:

This role is for a Business Analyst within the Project function in the Trade and Transaction Reporting Glasgow team.

The role offers the opportunity to engage with various groups within the Firm in Operations, Finance, Risk and IT to ensure delivery of business requirements in line with various TTRO initiatives currently underway covering Regulatory Reporting and control framework agendas. It will also include the provision of inputs into broader functional architecture efforts and business process re-engineering initiatives within the Firm.

In addition, the candidate will be able to manage defined projects, ensuring that project progress and status are communicated regularly and clearly to both stakeholders and senior management and that timely escalation of risks, issues and impacts to timelines and delivery is made.

This is a challenging and rewarding role offering the candidate the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of change. The candidate will need to be able to understand and articulate the differences between various financial products and their related operational processes and technologies, have an appreciation of the wider regulatory landscape and define, identify and deliver strategic solutions for controls, risk management and problem resolution. The candidate will also need to be able to work with and get the best from all levels of the organisation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Working with senior stakeholders in the project space across relevant business functions to deliver the teams global projects; be responsible for the collation of business requirements and testing approach and execution for system implementation and process change for Trade and Transaction
• Reporting projects and wider control issues, contributing towards delivery on multiple projects
• Working with technology partners to define the functional and technical design to support business processing requirements
• Collaborate with Management to ensure common standards and best practice are implemented globally

Project Responsibilities:

• Work with the Project lead to ensure delivery throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Track and communicate project status to wider team and management
• Collaborate with the Project team on test plan development, design test strategy and manage the UAT process
• Develop an effective network of stakeholders to facilitate easy integration of changes quickly with new areas of the Firm

What you'll bring to the role:

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to grasp complex regulatory and financial product concepts
• Understanding of the trade lifecycle and the various downstream user requirements of trade and financial data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for tasks
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Detail oriented and ability to adhere to strict timelines
• Proficient in MS-Excel and MS-Word

Preferred

• Experience of interacting with a team either locally or globally
• Knowledge of accounting and basic terminologies used in the financial services sector
• Knowledge of Trade and Transaction Reporting
• Knowledge of Listed and OTC Derivatives
• Knowledge of project management and change management principles
• Knowledge of Regulatory Reporting processes and directives
• Knowledge of MS suite of products including Power point, Share point etc.

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. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity
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.

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.

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.