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Morgan Stanley · 14 hours ago

Institutional Reporting Specialist

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$57K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Institutional Reporting Specialist plays a vital role in maintaining accurate data in performance reporting systems, collaborating with client coverage teams, and delivering timely performance reports.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesLending

Responsibilities

Compile and generate monthly and quarterly performance reports, reconcile performance discrepancies, and ensure accuracy of data through self-audit

Manually capture and reconcile alternative investment transactions and valuations into designated systems and spreadsheets

Responsible for collecting, processing, managing, and analyzing large amount of data and creating programs to automate processes

Process, review and resolve any exception items to ensure accurate reporting of client investments

Review investment activity, performance, and cash flows daily to ensure data quality across accounts, entities, and clients

Plan, organize, and prioritize assignments to consistently meet high standards of reporting timeliness and accuracy

Develop as a subject matter expert and support cross-functional teams by being accessible, responsive, and delivering timely feedback

Understand and effectively utilize the group’s systems, infrastructure, platforms and business processes

Increase the effectiveness of the Reporting Team by identifying gaps and recommending/providing training and development opportunities for other Team members

Regularly seek opportunities to use firm resources for peer sharing and collaborating across the team

Actively engage in available training and education programs to maintain current status on policies, procedures and risk awareness

Interface and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including research, trading, operations, product specialists, third party vendors and custodians

Qualification

Wealth management platformsPerformance calculationsAlternative investmentsMicrosoft OfficeSQLPythonProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedStrategic thinkingTeamwork

Required

3+ years portfolio accounting or investment reporting experience serving institutional and ultra-high net worth clients

Firm understanding of portfolio management concepts including modern portfolio theory, asset allocation, portfolio construction, manager selection, risk management and performance attribution

Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Access

Experience and knowledge of wealth management platforms and vehicles, including managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, separate accounts, and alternative investments

Detailed understanding of performance calculations, including measurement and attribution

Detailed understanding of alternative investments and their corresponding transactions, including private equity, hedge funds, and direct investments

Must be detail-oriented, with an ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly define a problem, synthesize data to derive fact-based insights, and provide insightful and actionable recommendations

Strong organizational and project management skills

Ability to work independently and effectively on a team, with demonstrated leadership abilities

Exemplary verbal and written communication skills