General Ledger Technology - Executive Director

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Technology leader to lead the global General Ledger Reference Data organization within Finance Technology, partnering with the Global Finance Lead. The role will be responsible for setting strategy, delivering technology solutions, and developing a high‑performing engineering team. This position is ideal for a hands‑on leader who blends strong Finance domain knowledge with technical depth and modern engineering practices. The GLRD technology team is global organization. The ideal candidate would be a forward‑thinking, hands‑on technology leader who brings deep Finance understanding, strong engineering skills, and passion for using modern data and AI to transform how Finance operates at Morgan Stanley.

Requirements

• Finance Domain Expertise.
• Experience in Finance Technology.
• Knowledge of Data Management, Governance and Workflows.
• Prior roles leading teams of 15+ technologists within financial services or complex enterprises
• Hands-on engineering leadership and problem‑solving
• Strong data engineering and data modelling experience
• Excellent communicator across senior and junior colleagues
• Strong listening, influencing, and relationship‑building abilities
• Highly organized, flexible, and able to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Proven people manager with experience growing and motivating teams
• Ability to manage large numbers of consumers with evolving requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience applying AI/ML to business workflows, analytics, or automation
• Proficiency with workflow tools and Microsoft technologies
• Experience modernizing legacy platforms and integrating with enterprise data environments

Responsibilities

• Day to day management of the GLRD Technology team
• Define and execute the technology strategy for the global GLRD organization
• Partner closely with the Head of Finance Reference Data leadership on priorities, requirements, and transformation initiatives
• Drive modernization of GLRD systems, workflows, and data through engineering excellence, automation, and AI
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global team
• Develop the GLRD Technology team
• Oversee architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment of GLRD platforms
• Ensure system scalability, data quality, resiliency, and operational control
• Promote best practices in workflow automation, DevOps, and data engineering

Benefits

• Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
• Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.
• Support for employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey.

What This Job Offers

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