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U.S. Banks Financial Planning & Analysis - Director

Morgan Stanley, New York, NY, United States


Financial Planning & Analysis Role

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm that conducts its business through three principal business segments-Institutional Securities, Investment Management and Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley provides comprehensive financial advice and services to its clients including brokerage, investment advisory, financial and wealth planning, credit and lending, deposits and cash management, annuities, insurance, retirement, and trust services. Within U.S. Banks, the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function is responsible for producing the Annual Strategic Plan and periodical forecasts, leading Balance Sheet and Income Statement efforts for the Banks' Annual and Quarterly Stress Test submissions to the OCC and providing US Banks' management teams with key financial and strategic analysis to support the Banks' global businesses. Key Responsibilities

Support the preparation and analysis of financial forecasts, budgets and long-term plans for the U.S. Banks (Balance Sheet, P&L, RWA, capital ratios, capital allocation, etc.), ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate objectives Support the end-to-end Balance Sheet and PPNR processes for CCAR/Annual/Quarterly Stress Test and Resolution Planning submissions, including financial modeling and analysis, risk identification, documentation, and governance efforts Utilize multiple data sources to create management reporting including Balance and Revenue analysis, Expense analysis, and Key Risk Indicators Develop key analytics to enhance decision making and assist with the preparation of materials for the U.S. Banks' CFO, Senior Management, Board of Directors, and Regulators Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, data integrity and analytical capabilities Collaborate with Business Units, Corporate and Segment FP&A, Controllers, Treasury, Capital, Risk Management and others in support of the U.S. Banks' deliverables Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, or related finance roles within financial services industry Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field Strong aptitude for numbers and quick grasp of new reporting applications Ability to handle multiple projects, competing priorities and deadlines with high degree of flexibility all while working independently Strong understanding of CCAR, DFAST14A, capital planning framework and forecasting methodologies Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills with high attention to detail Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across functions Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power Point Knowledge of TM1 application a plus Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $155,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs. Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).