Central Data Strategy Team- Associate

Morgan Stanley • Baltimore, MD

23h

About The Position

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Associate on the Central Data Team in Operations Risk & Regulatory Control (ORRC)’s Central Data Team to support execution of the Operations Data Strategy across North America. Working under the direction of the Director and Regional Strategy Lead (VP), you will help translate strategy into execution—establishing governance routines, improving data quality and lineage, and enabling automation and AI. You will develop foundational skills in data management and controls while helping teams move from tactical files to certified, well‑controlled 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 a Professional position at the Associate 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 Firm’s 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. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work. Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on...

Requirements

• Basic understanding of data governance and operational risk principles.
• Interest in data management, analytics, and transformation initiatives.
• Clear communication, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage tasks to deadline.
• 0–2+ years in data management, governance, analytics, or related operational roles (or equivalent internship experience).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with data tools and platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Collibra) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing governance frameworks and control routines aligned to firmwide standards.
• Support the Opportunities Backlog by documenting requirements, value hypotheses, status, and risks.
• Contribute to data quality and lineage activities; help monitor KPIs and prepare stakeholder reporting.
• Partner with Silo Data Leads and RTech on assigned deliverables; reuse patterns and templates to accelerate execution.
• Participate in training and tool adoption (DataZone, Collibra, MS Maps, Snowflake); promote data literacy within teams.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed