Regulatory Policy & Advisory (ACA / ACCA / ICAS Qualified - Director/AVP equivalent)

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in the United Kingdom seeks a Director to lead the Accounting and Regulatory Policy team responsible for US GAAP, IFRS and Basel-based capital and liquidity policy. You will partner with Finance and global stakeholders to identify emerging regulatory requirements, oversee horizon-scanning, and develop high-quality governance materials for senior fora.

The role emphasizes talent development, inclusion, and delivering pragmatic regulatory solutions that support the firm's capital

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory policy and prudential regulation.
• Understanding Basel-based capital and liquidity regulation.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory topics to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Finance and Firm-wide colleagues.
• Lead deliverables and provide advanced understanding of finance areas.
• Identify emerging regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Model Morgan Stanley values and uphold Firm standards.
• Develop and manage capital and liquidity regulatory policies and horizon-scanning.

Skills

Regulatory policy expertise

Financial regulation Basel

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our Accounting and Regulatory Policy team to support the management and development of global capital and liquidity regulatory policies, manage the process to identify new regulations and provide support on related governance requirements.

In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm's financial and capital resources.

This is a Director-level position within our Accounting and Regulatory Policy team, which is responsible for the Firm's accounting policies under US GAAP and IFRS and Basel-based regulatory capital and liquidity policy.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:

• Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
• Responsible for and lead a significant set of deliverables, leveraging advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment
• Proactively identify emerging risks in individual and department work and contribute to strategies for mitigating them
• Act as a role model and culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
• Manage the process to develop Morgan Stanley's capital and liquidity regulatory policies and lead prudential regulatory horizon-scanning processes to identify new requirements. This will include the technical review of new publications and communication to senior stakeholders.
• Support regulatory interpretation governance forums and committees, liaising with committee members and subject matter experts to produce high-quality materials and minutes
• Advance innovation and digital tooling for regulatory policy processes, including liaison with internal management and third-party providers
• Develop technical knowledge of Basel-based regulation and support the resolution of advisory queries from internal stakeholders
• Manage, attract, develop and retain talent for the team within Finance while creating an inclusive environment; translate Firmwide goals into actionable goals for department/function

What you'll bring to the role:

• Advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
• Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and acknowledge efforts of team members
• Ability to articulate risk and impact to various audiences, and create plans to mitigate those risks
• Experience in regulatory policy, prudential regulation, regulatory reporting, risk, compliance or a related financial services discipline
• Understanding of Basel-based regulation, including capital or liquidity reporting rules, or a strong track record of developing technical subject matter expertise
• Ability to communicate complex technical material clearly to stakeholders with varying levels of experience and knowledge, both in written and verbal form
• Experience influencing outcomes across cross-functional teams, facilitating discussions and building consensus with senior stakeholders
• Qualified Accountant
• At least six years' relevant experience would generally be expected to develop the skills required for this role

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.

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.