Reporting Project Associate at Morgan Stanley · Budapest

Reporting Project Associate Location: Budapest, Hungary We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Reporting Associate. The IIS EMEA team supports onshore ICS partners by delivering critical operational and oversight activities that enable scalable business practices while upholding high standards of accuracy and driving consistent, efficient execution across workflows. As an IIS EMEA Reporting associate, you will support The Institutional Platforms Strategy Team which drives strategic initiatives aimed at scaling our Institutional Consulting Businesses; including Outsourced Chief Investment Office (OCIO), Graystone Consulting, Corporate Retirement, Institutional RIA, and the MS Family Office, and ICS Scaling, Insights and Execution team which functions as a Chief Operating Officer & Strategy group for ICS and work with key-stake holders to provide valuable data insights, translate strategy into execution plans and roadmaps, and help scale initiatives that improve operational effectiveness and support business growth. We are seeking a candidate that is highly organized, self-driven professional who can communicate clearly and effectively, handle multiple priorities, and is very comfortable working with data and data analysis. This person will take care of deliverables end-to-end, maintain good attention to detail, and keep work moving forward in a fast-paced environment. What you’ll do in the role: Manage, track, and prioritize projects for Analytic & Data partners to meet evolving business needs, serving as an ICS data SME Document processes and decisions, ensuring a consistent audit trail and shared understanding across stakeholders. Identify, triage, and escalate blockers early to keep delivery on track. Coordinate projects and initiatives across cross-departmental teams to ensure cohesive execution. Oversee and maintain collaboration channels and shared repositories to enable efficient coordination and information sharing. Evaluate and synthesize data into executive-ready reporting (e.g., KPIs, trends, business insights) to support proposals and decision-making. Deliver concise stakeholder updates and executive summaries, tailoring messaging to audience needs and ensuring follow-through on next steps. What you’ll bring to the role: 2+ years of experience in financial services, wealth management, analytics, and/or business strategy/management Bachelor’s degree Good project management experience, with demonstrated ability to successfully lead and prioritize multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into actionable plans, manage cross-departmental relationships, mitigate project roadblocks, and deliver outcomes on time Proficient SQL skills (including complex queries such as joins, CTEs, window functions; ability to optimize performance and maintain data quality) Good analytical/problem-solving skills; ability to define ambiguous problems, synthesize data, and deliver practical solutions Good written and verbal communication skills (business and technical) Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills (e.g., Power Query, nested formulas) Experience with Dataiku (or similar data workflow platforms) preferred Tableau experience preferred #LI-NI1 #BPDBA #LI-hybrid 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser. 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 opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.