Executive Director - Accounting & Regulatory Policy

Morgan Stanley is seeking an Executive Director for their Accounting & Regulatory Policy team in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. This role is responsible for the firm's Accounting Policies under USGAAP and IFRS, and Basel Based Regulatory Capital and Liquidity policy. Join a global centre of excellence and senior advisory hub.

Accounting & Regulatory Policy ('Policy') is a global function within Finance which supports Morgan Stanley in achieving its business goals by providing independent, enterprise level advisory and oversight in relation to Accounting Policy and Prudential/Regulatory Policy for a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Policy plays a critical role in safeguarding the Firm's financial integrity, regulatory standing and risk profile, and in supporting strategic decision making across the Firm.

This Executive Director opportunity has global remit and accountability, with responsibility across Accounting and Regulatory Policy, including IFRS, US GAAP and Basel based frameworks. Apply now to advise leadership on matters with material financial, regulatory, and reputational impact.

Company Overview

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With a 90-year history, Morgan Stanley today operates in 42 countries serving corporations, governments, institutions, families and individuals. Morgan Stanley is a talent business that demands ongoing investment in our people. Key drivers of our success have been the breadth and tenure of our talent, as well as a unique culture and a set of values that guide our employees. We view Morgan Stanley’s talent and culture as a key competitive advantage enabling the Firm to achieve its potential and drive future success.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Qualified accountant (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience: Proven experience providing senior level accounting and/or regulatory policy advice

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a senior leader within Policy, accountable for driving consistent, well governed policy outcomes across regions and legal entities.
• Provide strategic, forward looking advice to senior management on accounting and regulatory developments that may impact the Firm's financial position, capital, disclosures or strategy.
• Provide authoritative leadership on IFRS and US GAAP interpretation, with particular focus on complex, judgement heavy areas and issues with Firm wide impact.
• Provide senior policy leadership on prudential regulation, including Basel III, CRR/CRD, PRA rules, and related supervisory guidance, ensuring robust, defensible interpretations are applied consistently across the Firm.
• Represent Policy in major Firm programs, steering committees and governance forums, influencing outcomes where policy judgement is central to success.
• Manage and develop senior team members, with accountability for performance management, talent development, and succession planning.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Deep technical expertise in IFRS and/or US GAAP, combined with strong understanding of prudential regulatory frameworks and supervisory expectations.
• Proven experience providing senior level accounting and/or regulatory policy advice on issues with enterprise wide financial, regulatory, or reputational impact.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement in complex, ambiguous situations, balancing technical rigor with commercial and risk considerations.
• Strong influencing and communication skills, with the credibility to engage and challenge at Executive Director and Managing Director level.
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to connect technical policy detail to Firm level outcomes.

Benefits

• Opportunities for flexible working arrangements.
• Work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered.
• Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.
• Contribute to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.