Financial AccountingFinancial Planning | Associate | Dallas

MORE ABOUT THIS SKILLSET

Collaborating with groups across the firm to develop and manage the firms forward looking strategic and financial plans including profit loss and financial resources.

Our team collaborates with each of the firms businesses Controllers Corporate Treasury and Risk among other groups at the firm to gain the expertise required to provide critical analysis to project and forecast financial results. We use our expertise to execute strategic initiatives to provide internal clients such as firm and divisional leadership access to financial information more efficiently and effectively.

If you apply to this skillset you will be considered for multiple roles across the firm that require this skillset. Please note division and function examples below are representative of opportunities common for this skill-set. The list is not exhaustive and availability of open roles is determined based on business.

DIVISIONS AND JOB FUNCTIONS

Controllersplay a key role in measuring and accurately reporting the profitability of the firms complex products services and businesses globally. Professionals work with each of the firms businesses gaining the expertise required to provide the critical analysis to ensure the internal and external financial information of the firm is accurate and that the firm meets the financial control and reporting obligations of a global regulated and public financial institution. Teams are responsible for profit and loss (P&L) reporting and analysis independent valuation capital analysis and financial reporting. Professionals in this function have an analytical mindset exhibit intellectual curiosity and are from diverse academic backgrounds.

• Corporate Controllers is responsible for external and internal financial reporting for the firm and its subsidiaries including the firms earnings release and SEC reporting daily internal management reporting legal entity reporting fund accounting for the firms investment funds and the firms compensation accounting functions. Across these functions Corporate Controllers use their expertise to ensure the integrity of financial information and that the firm and its subsidiaries meet the reporting obligations of a public financial institution.
• Product Control is responsible for the integrity of the books and records for the firm and the firms managed investment funds. Key control functions include profit and loss attribution and independent price valuation. Product Controllers partner with the business and provide expertise on accounting valuation capital liquidity reputational risk and other regulatory considerations which play a key role in the firms business planning decisions around allocation of scarce financial resources.
• Regulatory Controllers is responsible for regulatory capital reporting and policy globally. Key responsibilities include calculation of capital ratios internal management reporting and oversight of the firms capital planning and comprehensive capital analysis and review (CCAR) processes. The regulatory reporting team is responsible for the compliance and submission of regulatory filings to supervisory bodies worldwide including related governance and advocacy efforts. Regulatory Policy participates in regulatory capital advocacy efforts and provides technical advice on new trades and existing regulation.
• Controllers Risk Governance Office (CRGO) is responsible for the dynamic identification measurement and mitigation of firmwide financial reporting risks in support of regulatory mandates and corporate governance. CRGO also manages operational technology and other risks incumbent on the Controllers division.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree required
• 3-10 years of prior work experience in a relevant field
• Proficient to advanced skills with MS Office (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook)
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to a variety of industries and businesses
• Ability to self-direct analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments
• Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders
• Commercially savvy with ability to exercise discretion with respect to highly confidential/sensitive information
• Integrity ethical standards and sound judgment

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