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Executive Director - Accounting & Regulatory Policy

Morgan Stanley · Glasgow, United Kingdom · Hybrid

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PayNot posted
LevelDirector
Work modeHybrid
LanguageNot stated
VisaNot stated
Asks forUS CPA, US GAAP
PostedMay 19, 2026
Found by usOct 3, 2026
Last checkedOct 3, 2026

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Provide senior global accounting and regulatory policy advice on complex IFRS US GAAP and prudential matters for the firm.

Experienced, 5+ yearsReady to lead a teamUS GAAP or SOX experience

Worth knowing: Role requires qualified accountant CA CPA ACCA or equivalent

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Executive Director - Accounting & Regulatory Policy JR034072 Glasgow This is an Executive Director level position within our Accounting & Regulatory Policy Job Family which is responsible for the firms Accounting Policies under USGAAP and IFRS and Basel Based Regulatory Capital and Liquidity policy. 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. As a result of this focus, 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. Policy is a key contributor to client advisory, major Firm initiatives and regulatory change programs, helping to shape and influence the Firm's long term strategy. Following a continued expansion in scope, complexity, and senior stakeholder engagement, an Executive Director opportunity has arisen within the Glasgow Accounting & Regulatory Policy team, which operates as a global centre of excellence and senior advisory hub for the Firm. The role has global remit and accountability, with responsibility across Accounting and Regulatory Policy, including IFRS, US GAAP and Basel based frameworks. The role provides enterprise wide influence, advising leadership on matters with material financial, regulatory, and reputational impact. What will you be doing? Enterprise leadership and strategic impact 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. Apply an enterprise risk lens to policy interpretation, ensuring alignment between accounting outcomes, regulatory expectations and the Firm's risk appetite and governance framework. Accounting Policy Provide authoritative leadership on IFRS and US GAAP interpretation, with particular focus on complex, judgement heavy areas and issues with Firm wide impact.

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