CS Global-Lead Executive Director

Were seeking someone to join our team as an Executive Director to lead Data and Technology Transformation across Corporate Services functions-including Security Real Estate Travel Sourcing Accounts Payable and Creative Services. This role is responsible for driving strategic impact through talent development data-centric approaches process optimization data management and the deployment of emerging technologies.

In the Corporate Services division we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business.

Since 1935 Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What youll do in the role:
- Lead integrated data transformation and technology initiatives across Data and Tech Governance Analytics AI and Process Optimization.
- Provide strategic leadership and vision to the Data and Technology Transformation and Innovation team (50) fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and excellence. Deliver measurable outcomes through cross-functional automation and workflow optimization.
- Design and implement innovative data solutions that enhance our data infrastructure improve data quality and enable advanced analytics capabilities.
- Drive innovation through the development of intelligent agents and scalable enterprise solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities develop actionable insights and drive continuous improvement in our tech and data practices.
- Oversee fiscal planning and execution of the annual Book of Work ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
- Represent Corporate Services on the AI Council guiding responsible AI adoption.
- Establish and maintain robust data governance and knowledge management protocols.

What youll bring to the role:
- Proven experience in leading large-scale data transformation initiatives with a strong focus on data-centric approaches and data science/AI readiness.
- Candidates must demonstrate proven experience in data modeling including designing developing and optimizing disparate data sources and structures to support analytical and business needs.
- Skilled in influencing C-suite and cross-functional leaders.
- Proven capability in mentoring large diverse teams (50 FTEs).
- Deep understanding of AI adoption frameworks ethical considerations and risk mitigation.
- Expertise in metadata management data lineage and compliance (e.g. GDPR (Europe) etc)
- Experience with enterprise data platforms (e.g. Snowflake Databricks SQL/Python proficiency a plus).
- Experience with RPA intelligent agents and workflow optimization tools (e.g. UiPath Power Automate Dataiku Alteryx).
- AI/ML Model Lifecycle Management - Understanding of model development monitoring and responsible AI practices.
- Experience in redesigning workflows for efficiency and scalability (familiarity with Signavio Celonis etc.)
- Expertise in managing budgets Book of Work and aligning investments with strategic priorities.
- Familiarity with platforms like SharePoint AEM or other enterprise Knowledge Management tools.

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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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.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion creed age sex sex stereotype gender gender identity or expression transgender sexual orientation national origin citizenship disability marital and civil partnership/union status pregnancy veteran or military service status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).