Finance Associate

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.  As such, we are building a Baltimore-based talent pipeline for early-career professionals within our Finance Division. Submitting your resume for this pipeline requisition ensures consideration for current and future career opportunities. You will also stay informed about firm-sponsored events designed to engage top talent and provide networking opportunities with finance professionals and firm employees.

Company Profile
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.

Department Profile
The Finance Division reports to the Chief Financial Officer and consists of some 3,000 employees worldwide. Finance protects the Morgan Stanley franchise by serving as guardian of the Firm's books and records, and by contributing to firm wide risk management and risk reduction. This division maintains relationships with Morgan Stanley's various industry and government regulators, and also serves as the conduit of financial information to the outside investment community. Finance plays a critical role as advisor to Morgan Stanley's various businesses and its senior management team.  The Morgan Stanley Baltimore office is a critical component of the Firm`s Global footprint and has 1,400 employees that provide support and services to the Investment Banking, Securities, Investment Management and Wealth Management Businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly profit and loss reports.

• Prepare and review balance sheets, income statements, and financial forecasts.

• Conduct detailed analysis for budget forecasting, stress testing, and financial modeling.

• Support key business projects, regulatory reporting, and risk management initiatives.

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to provide actional insights and ensure timely reporting

• Serve as a trusted advisor on financial processes, reporting accuracy, and process improvements.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint).

• Demonstrated accountability, ownership, and proactiveness.

• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to observe and enhance processes to drive team efficiency.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Interest in and familiarity with financial markets and products

• Previous experience in audit, accounting, controllership, or FP&A

• Experience with digital tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx

• Familiarity with key financial functions, including:

  • Product Control, FP&A, Management Reporting

  • Balance Sheet and Revenue Analysis

  • Profit and Loss Calculations

  • Regulatory Reporting & Reconciliation

  • Financial Products such as stocks, bonds, FX, equities, credit, commodities, IPOs, and global capital markets

Education Requirements: High School Diploma

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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

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).