Your Opportunity as an Analyst in Finance

An overview of this programme’s objectives and how you can benefit

Morgan Stanley is committed to identifying and developing top financial talent and promoting your career at the firm. The Finance Analyst programme offers a unique opportunity for you to gain both broad and deep experience of the business, with a high level of responsibility early in your career with Morgan Stanley.

As an Analyst in Finance, you will have the opportunity to work with industry professionals and qualified accountants in producing daily profit and loss, month-end reporting, and process improvements, as well as resolving queries with the trading desk. You will work closely with the business units and with Operations.

The Analyst Programme in Finance 
How the program works and the day-to-day experience you can expect

The Finance Division consists of three core areas: Corporate Treasury, Tax and Financial Control Group.

Corporate Treasury
Corporate Treasury manages Morgan Stanley’s financial resources on a global basis to help achieve the firm’s commercial objectives. Corporate Treasury is responsible for:

• Providing corporate finance advisory services to senior management and the business unit
• Maintaining the firm’s liquidity
• Accessing multi-currency short- and long-term financing
• Managing the firm’s foreign exchange and interest rate exposure

Tax
The Tax department, through planning, advisory and compliance functions, manages the global tax risk for Morgan Stanley.

Financial Control Group
The Financial Control Group supports firm management, both for Morgan Stanley as a whole and the individual business units. They manage the firm’s risk by implementing financial controls over its business activities.

Analysts will be placed in one of these areas and will undertake tasks such as:

• Calculating the daily profit and loss tallies of traders
• Writing market commentaries for management reporting
• Conducting reengineering projects to review and enhance processes
• Using analytical tools to determine current and potential exposure to risk
• Preparing monthly financial and management reports

Launching Your Career
The initial training that you receive on starting the programme

The Analyst programme begins in September with four weeks of intensive classroom-based and interactive learning with the Operations Analysts, covering:

• Industry, financial and product knowledge
• Technical and system skills
• Personal and professional development

You would also take the first module of the Investment Administration Qualification (IAQ) of the Securities Investment Institute to enhance your professional qualifications. In addition to formal training, the Analyst programme also includes an opportunity to hear from experienced professionals in the division, to participate in practical workshops, a structured mentor programme and networking events which enable Analysts to build a network of contacts throughout the division and the firm.

After completing your four-week training programme, you will be in a supportive environment in which your training, coupled with on-the-job coaching, can enable you to make rapid progress. You will have the opportunity to take on considerable responsibility early in your career with Morgan Stanley.

Developing Your Career
What you can expect as you progress through and complete the programme

The Finance management team takes a keen interest in your progress as an Analyst. During the first two years of your career, we encourage you to further your professional qualifications. Analysts have the opportunity to begin the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, which is an industry-recognized qualification. In addition to the professional qualifications, you will be provided with training in how to manage your career and develop important personal skills.

Once you have come to understand your role and have developed your skills within that role, our internal mobility programme, supported by relevant training and development and mentoring programmes, can help you take your career to the next level.

Is Finance Right for You?
A checklist to help you decide if you have the skills and temperament for this area

• You are a team player.
• You are an excellent communicator.
• You enjoy managing projects, and evaluating and improving processes.
• You have advanced technical and quantitative skills.
• You are skilled at Microsoft Excel and Access.
• You understand how to prioritise work and manage competing responsibilities without compromising on accuracy or quality.
• You are passionate and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to client service.

Requirements

You are a high-calibre graduate with a minimum 2.1 or equivalent in any degree discipline.

Selection Process

Selected applicants will be invited to attend an assessment day, which will include a group exercise, numerical testing and interviews with experienced professionals from the business.

How to Apply

Hiring for our London Finance Analyst programme is primarily completed through our Industrial Placement Programme and we have now filled our full time hiring requirements for this year; however specific full-time roles and internship opportunities may be available in Glasgow and Budapest.  Please visit their local careers sites for further information on open positions.

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	Your Opportunity on the Finance Industrial Placement Programme

How the programme works and the day-to-day experience you can expect

Alongside our Analyst programme, Finance offers a 48-week Industrial Placement Programme starting in July. The Industrial Placement Programme is for undergraduates who are completing a four-year degree, with a year out in industry as a requirement of their degree. The programme provides you with in-depth exposure to the finance industry and the atmosphere of the markets and helps you to make an informed choice about your future career.

Following an initial period of training and induction, you may be assigned to a specialist team where you would typically work alongside experienced professionals at all levels.  Throughout the year you continue to benefit from structured and on-the-job training coupled with advice and guidance from mentors and colleagues.  Regular evaluations keep your learning and progress on track and you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a series of specially organised learning and networking events.

Requirements

We accept undergraduates from any degree discipline in which a year in industry is part of their structured syllabus. Eligible candidates must be keen to begin a career within Finance and possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Selection Process

Selected applicants will be invited to attend an assessment day, which will include a group exercise, numerical testing and interviews with senior professionals from the business.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted from early September 2008 and will be reviewed as they are received so we encourage candidates to apply early.

To submit your application, please apply online via our website.

Deadlines

The deadline for applying to the Industrial Placement programme is December 31, 2008.