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Data Governance and Data Quality Institutional Securities Data Group Vice President

Morgan Stanley


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 140000 - 250000
Posted: 29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Institutional Securities Group (ISG) has established the ISG Data Group (IDG) to provide a single point of accountability for the full spectrum of data-related commercial initiatives. These initiatives span the defensive aspects of data management including data security and risk reduction as well as opportunities to drive operational efficiency through improved data quality and enhanced revenue generation by leveraging data assets to deliver value-added services to clients.

The ISG Divisional Data Office (DDO) which sits within IDG is responsible for the oversight governance and integrity of data used for senior management reporting regulatory reporting client reporting and key internal controls. Using a risk-based prioritization framework the team partners with business and control functions to identify critical data elements and implement enhancements to controls that ensure the quality accuracy and integrity of that data.

Position Description

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Vice President to join the ISG Divisional Data Office team. The successful candidate will partner with stakeholders across the business to assess and execute strategic data initiatives evaluate front-office processes and their associated control frameworks identify control gaps and define remediation plans. The role will also oversee data issue management and support the development and presentation of metrics related to data governance data quality and policy implementation.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain Data Management standards across ISG focusing on data definitions data ownership data quality rules control frameworks and industry best practices in data governance and management.

  • Build subject matter expertise in key data governance processes controls and regulatory expectations.

  • Understand and apply Data Policy requirements to ensure appropriate cataloging and documentation of data initiatives and projects.

  • Analyze relationships between data entities and perform basic data modeling to support data cataloging and governance activities.

  • Evaluate the control environment support control documentation efforts and map controls to critical data elements.

  • Assess data quality requirements identify control gaps and challenge stakeholders on fitness-for-purpose standards where appropriate.

  • Collaborate with business technology and control partners to execute data initiatives and establish consistent data definitions and standards.

  • Assess and prioritize data issues based on risk perform root cause analysis conduct thematic reviews and drive remediation or risk-acceptance decisions for significant data issues.

  • Prepare and present updates metrics and reporting on data policy implementation data issue management governance initiatives and escalation items to senior management and Data Governance Committees.

  • Track project milestones and deliverables provide status updates to senior management and proactively identify risks dependencies and potential impacts to timelines.

Qualifications
  • 7 years of experience within the financial services industry.

  • Strong understanding of financial products asset classes and risk measures.

  • Knowledge of the trade lifecycle and front-to-back (F2B) data lineage and data flows.

  • Experience in a Data Management Data Governance or Data Quality role with a focus on data definitions ownership quality controls and governance frameworks.

  • Solid understanding of Data Governance and Data Management principles and best practices.

  • Strong analytical and data investigation skills with the ability to identify trends anomalies inconsistencies and control weaknesses.

  • Demonstrated risk and control mindset with the ability to challenge assumptions and enhance processes.

  • Ability to synthesize and present complex information in a clear and meaningful manner.

  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across business technology and control functions.

  • Highly motivated delivery-focused and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability with the ability to independently drive initiatives to completion.

  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

  • Excellent written verbal and presentation skills including experience influencing senior stakeholders and subject matter experts.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to ask thoughtful challenging questions at the appropriate time.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint.

  • Basic data modeling experience preferred.

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 rates for the role will be between $140000 and $250000 per year 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 Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion where individuals are hired developed and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate bringing a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences.

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