eDiscovery Case Lead – Insider Risk Management (Hybrid)

Morgan Stanley•Montreal, QC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking someone to join our team as an eDiscovery Case Lead to lead complex investigations and drive end-to-end ownership of high-risk litigation, regulatory, and internal investigative matters within Insider Risk Management. In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Lead Cybersecurity Engineering position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for providing specialist cyber expertise and creating solutions that protect the organization's systems and networks against actual and potential security threats and vulnerabilities. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Requirements

Ability to effectively manage multiple functions and initiatives
Demonstrated expertise in the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) with hands-on lifecycle management experience
Proven ability to manage complex, high-sensitivity investigations in regulatory, litigation, or corporate environments
Experience partnering with Legal, Compliance, Corporate Security, or HR stakeholders on investigative matters
Strong working knowledge of enterprise eDiscovery and e-communications tools (Microsoft M365) including defensible data collection and analysis
Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and attention to detail
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level reporting
Ability to operate independently and collaboratively within a global, matrixed organization
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information
At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
Knowledge of French and English is required.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions
Lead end-to-end management of complex eDiscovery cases, ensuring requests are clearly defined, tracked, and delivered accurately
Oversee defensible data collection, processing, and delivery across litigation, regulatory, and internal investigations
Anticipate and resolve data challenges across diverse systems, platforms, and communication channels
Manage prioritization and throughput of deliverables within the eDiscovery collections queue
Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, HR, Corporate Security, and Cybersecurity stakeholders
Ensure adherence to governance, risk, and compliance standards across the eDiscovery lifecycle
Drive operational excellence through process improvement, standardization, and workflow optimization initiatives
Champion adoption of automation and AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency, scalability, and data insights
Mentor team members and foster collaboration across global, matrixed teams