We are currently seeking a Director to join our External Reporting team. The role will report to a Vice President within the Glasgow team and will be responsible for European statistical reporting. Outside of the production cycle, this role will input towards projects such as implementing evolving regulatory requirements and production process improvements. 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 position within our Corporate Controllers Reporting & Accounting job family which is responsible for the accuracy and control of the Firm’s books and records to produce the consolidated firm, segment and legal entities financial statements, including development, management and oversight of financial accounting & reporting systems as well as database management, including capital and liquidity reporting and external reporting functions. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. What youll do in the role: - Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm - Responsible for and lead aspects of individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segments - Adhere to the Firms risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; proactively identify ways to reduce risk in work - Act as a culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firms values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards - Preparing and Reviewing Regulatory Balance Sheet disclosures - Reviewing commentary and analysis to support those disclosures - Oversight of the production process within the Disclosures statistical reporting team, providing support and guidance to ensure delivery against production timetables - Trouble shooting data issues during quarterly production through effective communication and escalation to local line management - Responding to review questions raised on disclosures produced - Presenting disclosures and analytics to members of Finance Senior Management What youll bring to the role: - In-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment - Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities - Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and innovate processes - Excellent communication skills including ability to escalate effectively and in a timely manner - Appreciation of escalation and risk awareness - Self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving abilities - At least 4 years relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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 whats 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.