Risk Data Aggregation, (Firm Risk Management)(Risk Management) : Job Level - Executive Director

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

96d • $165,000 - $275,000

About The Position

The role will reside within the Morgan Stanley Risk Data team within the Firm Risk Management function (FRM). Risk Data is responsible for the development, management and promotion of data standards, governance, and monitoring of the Risk Data Domains (e.g., Credit, Market, Liquidity, Operational Risk) to evidence compliance with internal data governance policies/procedures, and with the BCBS 239 Principles. Risk Data provides strategic partnership across FRM and firmwide divisions to enhance risk data management and governance. Risk Data seeks an Executive Director to lead data quality related strategic initiatives for the FRM function. Projects will range from data strategy development and oversight for the division, data risk management framework development and implementation oversight. To be successful, candidates will benefit from relevant IT engineering or Data Governance experience in a financial institution, particularly in a control function, independence and self-motivation, an ability to quickly build/maintain strong internal network/relationships across businesses and control functions, superior communication skills, and a strong desire to listen and learn.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree or above.
• 10+ years IT business analysis / IT engineering and/or data governance experience, ideally in a financial institution's Risk & Compliance function.
• Proven track record in managing and delivering change initiatives impacting data governance, processes and organization.
• Experience driving business requirements in Technology initiatives.
• Leadership, influencing and effective communication skills, including writing and verbal communication forms.
• Good understanding of process control, monitoring mechanisms and operational risk in the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of financial risk management concepts and financial products.
• Strong decision-making skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive FRM requirements for Firmwide and FRM data initiatives, e.g., Global Data Quality Program, Lineage and Architecture.
• Liaise with a broad set of senior internal and external stakeholders including FRM and Firmwide Technology, Risk managers, Divisional and FRM domain data quality governance teams to develop business solutions for Firmwide data-related initiatives.
• Advocate for FRM requirements as appropriate.
• Coordinate among IT, Data and Risk perspectives to develop FRM solutions using extensive data quality governance experience.
• Lead a select team to oversee FRM and other division's initiative implementation in alignment with FRM expectations.
• Engage with senior leaders, auditors and regulators to provide insight and clarity around Risk Data Strategy in firmwide or FRM-led initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• Support for employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees