Regional AI StrategyData Operations- VP Operations Risk & Regulatory Control (ORRC)

Were seeking someone to join our team as a Regional Strategy Lead North America in Operations Risk & Regulatory Control (ORRC)s Central Data Team to set the regional vision and execution plan for the Operations data strategyenabling transformation strengthening controls reducing risk and accelerating automation and AI. You will partner with Silo Data Leads and work handinglove with Technology (Tech) the central Transformation team and the ORRC Data Strategy team to embed data enablement governance and innovation across Operations. Your leadership will transition teams from tactical files (e.g. spreadsheets adhoc Cognos extracts) to certified authoritative data owned and controlled by accountable data owners.

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 Advanced Specialist position at Vice President level within the 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

• Set the NA data strategy roadmap and KPIs; align regional priorities to global objectives and budget.

• Define and maintain governance frameworks; ensure certified authoritative data underpins regulatory and risk reporting.

• Own the regional Opportunities Backlog: surface highvalue opportunities quantify benefits (risk reduction control effectiveness capacity client impact) and drive prioritization across silos.

• Champion automation and AI usecases by ensuring data quality lineage and access patterns support scalable delivery; remove blockers with RTech and Transformation.

• Lead senior stakeholder engagement with Silo leadership and firmwide partners; replicate successful patterns and reusable assets.

• Sponsor data culture: training (Data Academy) tool adoption (DataZone Collibra MS Maps Snowflake) communications and communities of practice.

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 7 years relevant experience in data management and/or operational risk within financial services with demonstrable regional or global leadership delivering improved controls reduced risk and automation/AI at scale.

• Expert: Risk Management & Control; Business Knowledge & Expertise; Transformation; Strategic Thinking & Vision; Leadership & Management.

• Advanced to Expert: Analysis Problem Solving & Judgement; Communication; Financial Performance & Commercial Focus.

• Deep understanding of data governance architecture and regulatory reporting in complex global environments.

• Proven experience leading multisilo transformation portfolios and data modernization at scale.

• Fluency with data platforms and governance tools (e.g. Snowflake Collibra DataZone) and close partnership with RTech.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and influence; clear concise communication with senior audiences.

• Ability to convert strategy into executable plans with measurable outcomes and robust controls.

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: $93000 and $140000 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).