Product Controllers, Finance : Job Level - Associate

About The Role
We are seeking candidates for the Japan ISG Finance team as a Product Controller supporting the Institutional Equity Division. This entry-level opportunity provides exposure to core product control activities, enables contributions to business reporting and process improvement initiatives, and offers the chance to build strong working relationships across trading desks and partner functions.
Within the Finance division, Product Controllers collaborate with business units globally to provide management, review, analysis and advisory services related to the Firm's financial and capital resources. This Analyst-level position is part of our Product Control Job Family and is responsible for supporting the integrity of controls, profit and loss reporting, balance sheet reporting and reconciliations, management reporting, and cross-functional product oversight.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Key Responsibilities
> Collaborate with colleagues in Finance and across the Firm, while developing a practical understanding of the Equity Control function.
> Prepare and support recurring daily, weekly and monthly deliverables under the guidance of more experienced team members.
> Understand and follow the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; promptly raise discrepancies, control gaps and process issues.
> Coordinate with the deployed team in Mumbai, check the completeness and accuracy of assigned deliverables, and escalate questions or exceptions to the appropriate reviewer.
> Assist with P&L analytics for Institutional Equity Division businesses, with a particular focus on Cash Equities and Derivatives.
> Prepare Revenue and Balance Sheet reports, together with supporting analysis for Finance management and Business Heads.
> Partner with the Sales & Trading Desk, Operations, Technology, Market Risk and other Finance groups to investigate data issues and support business requirements.
> Assist with month-end close activities, balance sheet substantiation, reconciliations and related control processes, ensuring deliverables are accurate and completed on time.
> Contribute to business unit projects through data gathering, documentation, testing, issue tracking and P&L impact analysis.
> Identify opportunities to simplify or automate routine processes and enhance the quality and efficiency of financial and regulatory reporting.
> Act as a culture carrier by demonstrating the Firm's values, fostering an inclusive environment, actively seeking feedback, and taking ownership of personal development.

Qualifications, Skills & Requirements
> University degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering or another relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
> Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; prior full-time experience in Product Control or Financial Services is not required.
> Basic understanding of accounting, financial markets or financial products, with an interest in Equity products.
> Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and an eagerness to investigate and resolve data issues.
> Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working with large datasets and spreadsheets; experience with VBA, Power Query, or other automation tools would be advantageous but is not required.
> Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, ask questions when needed and work effectively with colleagues across different functions and locations.
> Strong organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.
> Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a strong eagerness to learn, with the ability to respond positively to coaching, guidance and constructive feedback.
> Internship experience, coursework or other exposure to accounting, financial reporting, capital markets, data analysis or process automation would be beneficial but is not essential.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

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