EMEA Infrastructure Compliance Officer

Vice President
Glasgow

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The Legal and Compliance Division (LCD) comprises Legal, Regulatory Relations, and Non‑Financial Risk (NFR). LCD protects the firm’s reputation by developing and maintaining policies and procedures to meet global regulatory obligations, while maintaining constructive relationships with regulators and policymakers.

The NFR organisation (second line of defence) brings together Compliance, Global Financial Crimes, and Operational Risk to provide a unified view of non‑financial risks. These include risks arising from processes, data, controls, technology, infrastructure, or actions by employees or external parties. NFR partners with the first line to advise, train, monitor, and escalate material risks.

Team profile and role overview

Infrastructure Compliance, part of Global Shared Services Compliance, provides second‑line oversight of infrastructure‑related regulatory processes supporting EMEA businesses. The team also covers infrastructure divisions more broadly. Core areas include Client Assets, Transaction and Regulatory Reporting, Disclosure of Interest, Client Reporting, Client Onboarding, Margin, and Clearance & Settlement.

This Vice President role sits within the EMEA Infrastructure Compliance team and reports to the Head of EMEA Infrastructure Compliance. The primary focus is providing regulatory oversight and challenge related to Client Assets, across all components of the second‑line programme.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

What will you be doing?

• Provide oversight, challenge, and direction on the design and effectiveness of the Client Assets control and governance framework.
• Advise and challenge the Client Assets Senior Manager.
• Contribute to the annual external Client Assets audit.
• Review and challenge proposals from business units and infrastructure divisions that impact Client Assets.
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess their impact, and support responses to regulatory consultations.
• Coordinate with regional and global NFR colleagues to ensure consistency and knowledge‑sharing.
• Execute and enhance the second‑line Client Asset monitoring and testing programme.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree‑qualified with 8+ years of financial services experience.
• Strong knowledge of Client Asset obligations, gained within a complex financial services, accountancy or consulting institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and a collaborative working style.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented thinker with sound judgment and a willingness to challenge assumptions.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Self‑motivated with a commitment to ongoing development.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals can reach their full potential.

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.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.