ISG Finance Brokerage and Clearing
Trading Fee Controller Associate

Are you interested in getting insight into controlling Morgan Stanley's trading fees? We are looking for a new colleague to join our Brokerage and Clearing team based in Budapest. You can work closely with external brokers, traders and provide reports to senior management and trading desks. Join us if you are looking for process automation and development opportunities.
Team Profile: The Budapest Trading Fees Controlling team, within the Finance department, is responsible for expense management and control for trading related fees, communication with broker firms, exchange and clearing houses and Morgan Stanley Finance Controller groups. We cover month end closing tasks, variance and trend analysis, GL account reconciliation, invoice reconciliation and payment, and delivering on ad hoc requests from Finance management and Business Units/Trading desks.

We offer:
> The chance to work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain first-hand insight into the business
> A competitive compensation and benefit package
> Open minded and welcoming environment, where your ideas are taken seriously
> Continued professional development based on your career interests
> The ability to grow and shape your own career
> Outstanding corporate and team culture
> Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley's world-class internal trainings, financial and study-leave support for selected professional qualifications (CFA, ACCA, FRM)
> Opportunity to work from home and excellent work conditions when working from the office
> Support in your career development by providing mentoring opportunities

You will:

What you'll do in the role
> Create and maintain data visualizations using diverse datasets to drive actionable insights and decision-making
> Automate reporting workflows and assist in transitioning Excel-based reports to Business Intelligence tools (Cognos, Power BI, Tableau)
> Assist in building and maintaining Alteryx workflows that provide clean, ready-to-use data for visualization tools
> Identify inefficiencies in existing Excel-based processes and help implement sustainable automation solutions
> Document solutions and provide training or support to end-users, encouraging broader adoption of automation tools
> Collaborate with global and local stakeholders to understand reporting needs, align on process improvements, and ensure the successful delivery of automation and analytics solutions
> Support project management activities by tracking progress and creating summaries What you'll bring to the role
> Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Finance/Accounting/Business Informatics or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience
> Experience with ETL tools such as Alteryx or Dataiku, or proficiency in SQL for data querying, transformation, and analysis
> Experience with Business Intelligence tools (Cognos, Tableau, Power BI)
> Expertise in Microsoft Office automation, including advanced Excel (VBA), PowerPoint, and Outlook
> Strong organizational skills, balancing various projects while maintaining high attention to detail
> A proactive approach, taking ownership of initiatives and ensuring successful project delivery
> Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to dive deep into complex data
> Solid understanding of finance and accounting principles
> Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English


About us: Morgan Stanley provides a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, achieve and grow. You will be exposed to a truly international and multi-cultural environment that appreciates and respects individuality. Our state-of-the-art offices in the City Centre have been designed to maximise collaboration.

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

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.

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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.