Junior Data Analyst

Morgan Stanley • Dallas, TX

23h • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Junior Data Analyst in NFR Data & Analytics to support data wrangling, reconciliation, and reporting workflows for Crypto-related investigative analytics within our Financial Crime Risk program. In the Legal & Compliance division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. This is an Analyst level position within the NFR Data & Analytics team, which supports Financial Crime and Fraud stakeholders by delivering data preparation, analytics, and reporting used in investigative workflows. 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

• 0-3+ years of experience in data analysis, data wrangling, or related analytical roles
• Working knowledge of SQL or similar query languages; exposure to data tools (e.g., Python, Alteryx, Excel) is a plus
• Basic understanding of data validation, reconciliation, and data quality practices
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in data accuracy and control-oriented environments
• Ability to work with structured and semi-structured datasets in a regulated setting
• Interest in Financial Crime and Crypto-related analytics
• Strong communication skills with the ability to follow requirements and translate data into structured outputs
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment
• Willingness to learn new tools, datasets, and analytical approaches in a rapidly evolving domain

Nice To Haves

• exposure to data tools (e.g., Python, Alteryx, Excel) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform foundational data wrangling and preparation across datasets related to Fraud, GFC, and blockchain transactions.
• Assist in data reconciliation and validation activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of investigation datasets
• Support the creation and maintenance of reporting outputs and recurring analytical deliverables.
• Work with senior analysts to prepare datasets for investigative workflows, including structuring and cleaning data for downstream use
• Conduct data quality checks and basic issue identification, escalating data inconsistencies or anomalies as appropriate
• Support cross-functional data needs by collaborating with stakeholders across Fraud, GFC, and Technology teams
• Assist in handling restricted datasets accessible only to US-based staff, ensuring adherence to data governance and access controls
• Contribute to production reporting support, including recurring data refreshes and validation tasks
• Document data processes, assumptions, and transformations in a clear, audit-ready format

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.

What This Job Offers

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