Vice President - US Legal Entity & FHC Regulatory Governance

Vice President - US Legal Entity & FHC Regulatory Governance - Change Role

Department:
Finance Division Reports to Chief Financial Officer – protects the Morgan Stanley franchise and drives risk management.

Team: FHC & U.S. Legal Entity Regulatory Governance works across Finance, Legal, Compliance, & Risk to lead governance and control initiatives for Legal Entity Controllers and FHC Regulatory Reporting globally.

• Partner with stakeholders to understand operational needs and translate them into actionable data requirements.
• Lead program delivery across projects, managing milestones, risks, and issues to keep initiatives on track.
• Act as the liaison between Finance and Technology teams throughout the program management life cycle, including detailed data analysis, testing, and transition to BAU.
• Proactively identify emerging risks at the department level and contribute to mitigation strategies.
• Model Morgan Stanley values – embody and set an example of firm standards and accountability.

• Advanced understanding of finance functions and processes (General Ledger, US GAAP/IFRS, regulatory reporting).
• Experience across financial products (Fixed Income, Equity, Derivatives, Loans) and business analysis in investment banking settings.
• Strong data analysis and problem‑solving skills; ability to perform detailed data quality, root‑cause, and reconciliation analyses.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Visio, Alteryx, Axiom, Rally, Jira, and agile methodologies.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in a similar leadership role.

We are a global leader in financial services committed to innovation, diversity, and exceptional client service. Our core values—do the right thing, put clients first, lead with ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back—guide every decision we make.

Base salary $120,000 – $205,000 per year (commensurate with experience). Total compensation may include commissions, incentive bonuses, and other benefits.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.