Finance Outsourcing Governance & Control; FOGC)

JR045341

GLASGOW

This position is part of the Finance Outsourcing Governance & Control (FOGC) function within the Finance Division's Global Centralised Management organisation and contributes to the delivery of the Firm's deployment and outsourcing strategy. The team works with stakeholders across Finance and other functions to support adherence to applicable global outsourcing regulations and documentation requirements.

As regulatory expectations for outsourcing governance continue to evolve, this role requires effective communication, attention to detail, analytical capability, stakeholder collaboration and project coordination. The position will support the delivery of Finance outsourcing governance activities by applying regulatory and policy requirements through established processes and controls.

This is an Associate level position within our Risk, Assurance, Governance & Control Job Family which provides oversight and monitoring of operational risk or third party/outsourcing for the global Finance division, validation and testing of financial and regulatory reports and reinforcement of regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.

In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm’s financial and capital resources.

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.

• Maintain and validate outsourcing inventories across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions, engaging stakeholders, managing supporting evidence, resolving data quality issues, and supporting remediation of identified gaps and inconsistencies.
• Support periodic reviews of Finance outsourcing arrangements, documenting outcomes and conclusions, validating that records reflect the current service and escalating identified risks and control gaps.
• Facilitate outsourcing risk assessments with Finance stakeholders by evaluating the nature, complexity, and risk profile of services; reviewing business rationale and materiality determinations; identifying potential gaps; and escalating control and compliance concerns as appropriate.
• Support responses to regulatory, audit, and management information requests by coordinating supporting evidence, maintaining audit trails, and contributing to the timely remediation of identified findings and control issues.
• Build collaborative relationships across Finance, Compliance, business functions and global teams to support stakeholder engagement, gather and validate information, and prepare management reporting and materials.
• Maintain procedures and supporting evidence to ensure a robust audit trail, support regulatory submissions, facilitate knowledge transfer, and demonstrate adherence to the governance and internal control framework.
• Partner on FOGC change management initiatives, contributing to process simplification and the testing and implementation of AI, automation and digital solutions to enhance efficiency, consistency and control effectiveness.

• Experience with in a governance, risk, control, audit, regulatory or finance oversight environment, or a strong interest in developing expertise in these areas.
• Understanding of governance and control principles, with the ability to apply regulatory and policy requirements within established processes and procedures.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review information, identify issues and develop practical solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and tailor messages for different audiences.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across functions and global teams.
• Sound judgement, with the ability to identify issues, escalating concerns appropriately and seek guidance when required.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a willingness to learn, take ownership of tasks and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reconciliation and reporting, together with experience using…