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

Morgan Stanley•Baltimore, MD

2d•$64,000 - $108,000

About The Position

Central Data Strategy Team- We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've 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 - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. 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. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Salary range for the position: $64,000 and $108,000 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 unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings. 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.

Requirements

At least 5 years' experience in data management, governance, or operational risk within financial services, including coordination of cross‑functional 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.
Hands‑on 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 cross‑functionally.
Structured execution with measurable outcomes and strong attention to control.

Responsibilities

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
Implement and sustain governance frameworks and control routines aligned with firmwide standards and regulatory requirements.
Manage the regional Opportunities Backlog day‑to‑day: 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.
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 Firm's core values to influence and motivate those around you