Data and Analytics Executive Director

Data & Analytics is seeking an Executive Director to lead data strategy and operations for the Firms Integrated Client Intelligence (ICI) initiativea cross-divisional effort to deliver a robust automated and governed client data and analytics platform. This role is pivotal in scaling MSIMs data capabilities driving harmonization across business units and ensuring high-quality data flows into and out of the ICI ecosystem. The successful candidate will be a strategic partner to senior stakeholders responsible for shaping MSIMs data within the broader Firmwide client intelligence framework. This includes stewarding client entity harmonization enabling proactive prospecting and supporting commercial outcomes through a unified view of client relationships.

Responsibilities

Data Strategy & Operations

• Lead MSIMs data integration into ICI including revenue AUM and key contact datasets for Investment Management clients.
• Own and oversee all MSIM-related data contributions to ICI ensuring alignment with Firmwide standards and governance.
• Represent MSIM Data in cross-divisional forums driving alignment on strategy prioritization and execution.
• Partner with Integrated Client Client Experience Technology and other MSIM functions to assess data needs and enable seamless ingestion and consumption of ICI data.
• Support operational readiness and ongoing delivery of MSIM data feeds including automation of manual processes and enrichment of client hierarchies.

Data Governance

• Define and enforce ownership models for MSIM datasets within ICI including escalation paths.
• Develop and monitor data quality metrics proactively identifying and remediating structural issues.
• Establish and maintain transmission protocols to ensure secure accurate and timely delivery of MSIM data to ICI.
• Contribute to Firmwide governance efforts including entitlement modeling and control frameworks for sensitive client data.

Data transformation

• Champion automation and tooling enhancements to reduce manual effort and improve data reliability.
• Partner with MSIM Data Owners Contributors and Stakeholders on strategic initiatives to improve MSIMs data architecture including revenue allocation entity resolution and contact mapping.
• Collaborate with technology partners to scope and deliver enhancements aligned with ICIs roadmap and MSIMs business needs.

Data Visualization and Consumer Enablement

• Enable MSIM stakeholders to derive insights from ICI data through dashboards reporting tools and analytical frameworks.
• Support development of client one-pagers and lifecycle views that integrate MSIM data with Firmwide intelligence.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in data strategy governance or analytics preferably within asset management or financial services.
• At least 5 years in a senior data leadership role with cross-functional influence.
• Strategic thinker and proven partner to senior leaders in the organization
• Proven ability to manage complex data programs and deliver measurable business value.
• Strong understanding of client data entity hierarchies and CRM systems; experience with Salesforce and data visualization tools is a plus.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in designing and developing data control frameworks

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 thats differentiated and weve 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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Expected base pay rate for the role will be $250000 at the commencement of employment. However base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package which depending on the position may also include commission earnings incentive compensation discretionary bonuses other short and long-term incentive packages and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanleys goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

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