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Morgan Stanley Product Development Technical Business Analyst - Accounting in Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Product Development Technical Business Analyst - Accounting Glasgow
3261719
Morgan Stanley Fund Services (MSFS) provides fund administration services to the world’s leading hedge funds. MSFS has around 1300 professional globally and of which, 700 employees work out of India. Our offices are spread in New York, Dublin, London, Glasgow, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hong Kong.
Product Development (PD) function within Morgan Stanley Fund Services (MSFS) is the change & transformation think tank that works with the fund services business to establish overall strategy and priorities for the technology products and platforms. The current opening is for the Client Computing Solutions (CCS) Team which is part of Product Development function. The CCS Team develops tools to resolve complex business problems that are overwhelming and error-prone if handled manually by front-line colleagues.
The CCS Team currently seeks a candidate with skills in programming and databases, a keen interest in process optimization, and a structured approach to problem solving. The business environment is complex and there are many processes that requires deep analysis followed by end-to-end automation. We are seeking leaders who can help further enhance the performance of the organization, by applying his/ her creativity, and by making use of familiar tools and new tools in the marketplace. The candidate’s responsibility will span across almost all facets of MSFS, working with various groups on such projects.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.
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. We 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.
What will you be doing?
• Liaise with executive management & business users across locations to understand/ document business requirements, detail the use cases & propose solution options
• Design & develop a solution which is flexible to incorporate changes and scalable
• End-to-end ownership of the tools built for client processes
• Envisioning scenarios and take steps to incorporate them in the solution
• Own deliverables across the automation journey to ensure the use cases and scenarios are properly documented & analysed
• Create & manage project plans, call out risks & issues proactively, report progress against the plan & track associated project benefits
• Create training plans & provide trainings to team-members & users as need arises
• Ability to wear multiple hats including but not limited to Business Analyst, Developer, Project Manager, Tester & Business User
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What we’re looking for:
• Relevant engineering or finance degree or equivalent certification such as CFA would be looked upon favourably
• Demonstrated programming/coding skills in any one language such as VBA, Python, SQL or equivalent
• Demonstrated interest and skills in technology and process management
• Knowledge of databases, database concepts with ability to handle large data-set will be a plus
• Strong project management skills with ability to take ownership & lead projects independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work as part of focused globally distributed teams, in a complex matrix environment
Where will you be working?
122 Waterloo St - Glasgow
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.
Internal Applicants:
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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.
Job: *Fund Services
Title: *Product Development Technical Business Analyst - Accounting *
Location: Europe, Middle East, Africa-GBR-GBR-Glasgow
Requisition ID: 3261719
