Central Data Strategy Team- Director (AVP) Operations Risk & Regulatory Control

Were seeking someone to join our team as a Director on the Central Data Team in Operations Risk & Regulatory Control (ORRC)s Central Data Team to will translate strategy into executionestablishing governance routines improving data quality and lineage and enabling automation and AI. You will work closely with Silo Data Leads Tech the central Transformation team and ORRC Data Strategy to coordinate delivery standardize reusable patterns and move teams from tactical files to certified wellcontrolled data sources.

In the Operations division we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships. This is an Team Specialist position at the Director level within Change Analytics & Strategy which is responsible for developing operating and technology strategies managing and executing transformation initiatives leading Agile fleet activities driving innovation developing analytics solutions and delivering business outcomes.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services known for mobilizing capital to help governments corporations institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

At Morgan Stanley Baltimore we support the Firms global Technology Operations Risk Management Legal and Compliance Internal Audit and Finance divisions. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Baltimore community since 2003. Our talented and diverse team is one of the largest in the U.S. outside of our New York headquarters and home to industry leading cybersecurity innovation with multiple patents and awards. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. Theres ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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What youll do in the role:
- Manage complex processes and/or support significant process management/project efforts
- Lead in process improvement project management or technology development and testing across multiple teams and/or divisions
- Analyze and expose ambiguous complex issues or non-standard issues identify risks root causes and propose future actions tracking through to resolution
- Build and manage relationships with business unit partners other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments and external contact points in Client or Market organizations

- Implement and sustain governance frameworks and control routines aligned with firmwide standards and regulatory requirements.

- Manage the regional Opportunities Backlog daytoday: refine requirements articulate value and coordinate sequencing with partners.

- Drive data quality lineage and access controls that support automation/AI; track metrics and escalate risks promptly.

- Coordinate delivery with Silo Data Leads and RTech; standardize patterns and share reusable assets across silos.

- Enable adoption of data tools and training; publish documentation dashboards and progress reports to stakeholders.

What youll bring to the role:

- Front-to-back knowledge of the processes projects systems markets and instruments that influence their team with a comprehensive understanding of job-related operational/compliance policies and procedures

- Ability to think commercially understand the impact of initiatives risks on the operational budget

- Ability to address non-standard issues within area of expertise

- Culture carrier and role model representing and leading the Firms core values to influence and motivate those around you

- At least 5 years experience in data management governance or operational risk within financial services including coordination of crossfunctional delivery and governance routines.

- Advanced: Risk Management & Control; Business Knowledge & Expertise; Transformation; Communication.

- Intermediate to Advanced: Analysis Problem Solving & Judgement; Strategic Thinking; Leadership.

- Strong knowledge of data governance and regulatory reporting processes.

- Handson experience delivering data and automation projects with technology partners.

- Proficiency with data platforms and governance tools (Snowflake Collibra DataZone).

- Effective stakeholder engagement and clear communication; ability to influence crossfunctionally.

Structured execution with measurable outcomes and strong attention to control.

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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Salary range for the position: $64000 and $108000 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business units incentive compensation plan which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Health Savings Account Dependent Day Care Savings Account Life Insurance Disability and Other Insurance Plans Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually) 10 Paid Holidays 401(k) and Short/Long Term Disability in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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).