CA as Equity Product Controller at Morgan Stanley

By Anurag -

Equity Product Controller 
Morgan Stanley - Mumbai, Maharashtra
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. 

The Financial Control Group (FCG) is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial and regulatory reporting for the Firm. FCG prepares external financial reports for public filings and regulators. For internal reporting FCG, along with Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA), summarizes, plans and forecasts the organization’s financial position, including income statements, balance sheets, and analyses of future revenues, expenses and earnings. FCG is comprised of Business Unit Controllers, Infrastructure Controllers, Accounting, Regulatory and Reporting groups, and Valuation Review. 

Responsibilities Include: 

This role involves Product Controller function supporting the DSP Flow Equity Business. This is a high profile role, which requires the individual to work closely with colleagues in Operations and the Business Unit, as well as the Business Unit Controllers (BUCs) in Asia. The main focus of the role will be to manage the P&L process on a day to day basis, from reconciliation and resolution of issues to obtaining Business Unit sign off and reporting of the P&L. The individual will be required to partner with the Business Unit, Operations and Market Risk in order to provide both the guardianship aspect of accurate revenue reporting and service to the business 

Key responsibilities will include: 
  • Understand the Business supported strategies, products and inherent risks.
· Understand the Risk & Reporting Systems, identifying opportunities to enhance the Control Environment, Standardisation, and Scalability and add value. 
· Management of a team of Controllers, including their development & performance appraisal 
· P&L Reporting 
· P&L Attribution 
· Market Commentaries 
· Risk Analysis 
· Month end reporting and reconciliations 
Qualifications 
  • Strong academic background
  • Excellent organisational communication and relationship management skills
  • Must be highly motivated with the commitment required to consistently meet goals
  • Strong controls awareness.
  • Financial Products knowledge essential
  • Strong Excel skills is must

Skills Desired: