Executive Director, Global Accounting & Regulatory Policy

96 Morgan Stanley UK Ltd

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Morgan Stanley seeks an Executive Director to lead the Accounting & Regulatory Policy team in Glasgow. You will steer policy outcomes across regions and entities, providing strategic accounting and regulatory guidance with enterprise-wide impact.

The role offers global horizon scanning and significant interaction with senior leadership. You will interpret IFRS and US GAAP, balance regulatory expectations with risk appetite, and oversee governance to ensure robust policy in Basel-based and

Qualifications

Experience advising on accounting and regulatory policy with enterprise-wide impact.
Ability to interpret IFRS and US GAAP in complex contexts.
Strong judgement in ambiguous, high-stakes situations balancing technical and commercial risk.
Proven leadership of senior teams and ability to influence at MD/ED level.

Responsibilities

Act as a senior leader within Policy, accountable for driving policy outcomes across regions and entities.
Provide strategic, forward-looking accounting and regulatory advice to senior management.
Apply enterprise risk lens to policy interpretation and governance.
Provide authoritative leadership on IFRS and US GAAP with complex, judgement-heavy issues.
Own and oversee global GAAP horizon scanning and translate developments into actions.