Legal Entity Control - Vice President
Dublin

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The Finance Division reports to the Chief Financial Officer and consists of some 3,000 employees worldwide. Finance protects the Morgan Stanley franchise by serving as guardian of the Firm's books and records, and by contributing to firm wide risk management and risk reduction. Finance plays a critical role as advisor to Morgan Stanley's various businesses and its senior management team.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,300 investment professionals around the world and $1.9 trillion in assets under management as of 31 December 2025. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.

Team profile and role overview

This Dublin‑based role sits within the Global Corporate Controllers and Planning (GCCP) organisation, specifically the Legal Entity Control (LEC) function. The successful candidate will join the Finance team leading critical Finance activities that support the Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) business across its European head office and branch network.

MSIM Fund Management (Ireland) Limited (MSIM FMIL) is authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland as both a UCITS Management Company and an Alternative Investment Fund Manager. It oversees a broad suite of funds domiciled in Ireland and internationally.

Within MSIM FMIL, the Finance team is responsible for capital adequacy, prudent financial resource management, governance, reporting, and delegate oversight. The successful candidate will lead key elements of these responsibilities, working closely with the Head of Finance and the Designated Person for Capital and Financial Management.

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?

• Lead the oversight of financial statement production for MSIM FMIL and funds under management, ensuring full compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory obligations and internal accounting policies, while partnering closely with key functions—including Legal Entity Control, Fund Administration, Tax, Treasury and Regulatory compliance —to enable an effective delivery.
• Drive capital planning activities, including monitoring and analysing regulatory capital and liquidity thresholds.
• Oversee and strengthen the outsourcing governance framework to meet firm and regulatory expectations.
• Prepare senior briefing materials, board packs, and governance reporting, ensuring clarity, quality, and strategic insight.
• Manage relationships with outsourced service providers, ensuring timely and accurate regulatory filings, reporting, and governance deliverables.
• Champion enhancements in financial controls, reporting processes, and oversight mechanisms, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving implementation.
• Monitoring of financial and regulatory developments and driving the implementation of regulatory change impacting the Finance function.
• Support the delivery of key finance and business initiatives, ensuring effective execution and alignment with organisational priorities.

What we’re looking for:

Skills & Attributes

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional who demonstrates:

• Leadership & Ownership: Ability to take accountability for key Finance deliverables with a strong drive to lead, influence, and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Analytical Excellence: Strong judgement with the ability to assess implications, identify root causes, and resolve issues independently.
• Executive‑level Communication: Ability to articulate complex information clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders, committees and boards.
• Relationship Leadership: Proven ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate across functional and organisational boundaries.
• Attention to Detail: Commitment to accuracy, governance, and high‑quality execution.
• Planning & Organisation: Strong ability to prioritise, manage competing deadlines, and lead workstreams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA).
• 8+ years’ post‑qualified experience, ideally gained within financial services or asset management.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (UCITS, AIFMD, CP86) is a strong advantage.
• Strong data analysis, financial reporting, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.

Where will you be working?

• Our Dublin office

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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

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.