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Executive Director - Accounting & Regulatory Policy

Glasgow, United KingdomFull-time2026-05-19 → 2026-10-24
Hybrid

Core

Senior leader responsible for driving consistent accounting and regulatory policy outcomes, providing strategic advice on IFRS, US GAAP, and Basel frameworks to safeguard financial integrity and support firm strategy.

Role type

Executive Director, Accounting & Regulatory Policy

Builds

Enterprise-wide policy frameworks, regulatory interpretations, and strategic advisory for senior management

Domain

Financial Services / Accounting & Prudential Regulation

Required skills

IFRS expertise, US GAAP expertise, Basel regulatory frameworks, enterprise risk management, strategic advising, team leadership, performance management

Preferred skills

Large-scale accounting change program leadership, complex judgement in ambiguous situations, influencing at executive level

Technologies

IFRS, US GAAP, Basel III, CRR/CRD, PRA rules

Responsibilities

Provide authoritative leadership on complex accounting interpretations and GAAP horizon scanning; advise senior management on regulatory developments impacting capital and strategy; lead the Glasgow Policy team and manage senior talent; represent the function in steering committees and governance forums.

Seniority

Executive Director, strategic leadership & team management