Data Governance Associate (Hybrid)

860 Morgan Stanley Svcs Canada Co; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Data Governance Associate in Montreal to support HR information governance and data lifecycle practices. You will help establish policies, improve data management processes, and deliver governance initiatives that promote compliant and responsible use of workforce data.

In the Human Capital Management division, you’ll work with stakeholders across business, technology, and legal to turn governance requirements into practical controls, monitor processes, and promote

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance, information governance, records management, or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of data lifecycle concepts: retention, archival, disposition.
• Experience supporting governance initiatives with business and technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of data quality, metadata, and reference data management.

Responsibilities

• Support HR data lifecycle management activities including retention, archival, and requirements.
• Contribute to HR information management policies, standards, and controls for workforce data.
• Manage workstreams within data governance initiatives (e.g., Reference Data Management).
• Collaborate with business, technology, legal, compliance, and risk partners to translate governance requirements into processes.

Skills

Data governance

Information governance

Records management

Data lifecycle

Data quality

Reference data management

Metadata management

Data stewardship

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Data Governance Associate, to support the management of HR information governance and data lifecycle practices by helping to establish policies, improve data management processes, and deliver governance initiatives that promote the effective, compliant, and responsible use of workforce Data. In the Human Capital Management division, we provide advice and insight to attract, retain, reward and develop a talented global workforce, giving employees the support and tools they need to succeed. This is an Associate level position within HR Data & Intelligence, that helps the firm make better workforce decisions by turning data into trusted insight.

The team delivers core data, reporting, and AI infrastructure that supports people operations and enables self‑service access to workforce insights across HR and Morgan Stanley businesses.

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.

What you'll do in the role

• Support HR data lifecycle management activities, including data retention, archival, and requirements.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of HR information management policies, standards, and controls governing the creation, retention, protection, and disposition of workforce data and records.
• Manage defined workstreams within data governance initiatives, including Reference Data Management (Project Starboard), partnering with stakeholders to improve data quality, consistency, and usability.
• Collaborate with business, technology, legal, compliance, and risk partners to translate governance requirements into practical processes and controls.
• Monitor governance processes and data management practices, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen compliance.
• Support data stewardship activities by helping document standards, resolve data issues, and promote adoption of governance practices across HR.

What you'll bring to the role

• Experience in data governance, information governance, records management, data management, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of data lifecycle management concepts, including retention schedules, archival strategies, and disposition requirements.
• Experience supporting governance initiatives or cross‑functional projects involving business and technology stakeholders.
• Understanding of data quality, reference data management, metadata management, or data stewardship principles.
• Knowledge of information management policies, standards, and controls related to the management and protection of HR and business data.
• Ability to analyze requirements, solve process and data‑related challenges, and communicate effectively with stakeholders across functions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work in a complex environment.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec.

We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. 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. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. 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. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross‑section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.

CE QUE VOUS POUVEZ ATTENDRE DE MORGAN STANLEY

Chez Morgan Stanley, nous levons, gérons et allouons des capitaux pour nos clients – les aidant à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous le faisons d'une manière qui nous distingue des autres – et cela fait 90 ans que nous procédons ainsi. Nos valeurs – donner la priorité à nos clients, agir de manière intègre, innover grâce à des idées exceptionnelles, s’engager en faveur de la diversité et de l’inclusion, et s’investir dans la société – ne sont pas de simples convictions : elles guident les décisions que nous prenons chaque jour afin d’agir dans l’intérêt de nos clients, de nos communautés et de nos plus de 80 000 collaborateurs répartis dans 1 200 bureaux à travers 42 pays. Chez Morgan Stanley, vous aurez l’occasion de travailler aux côtés des meilleurs et des plus brillants, dans un environnement où vous bénéficierez d'un soutien et d'une grande autonomie. Nos équipes sont composées de collaborateurs infatigables et d’esprits créatifs, qui puisent leur inspiration dans la diversité de leurs parcours et de leurs expériences. Nous sommes fiers d’accompagner nos collaborateurs et leurs familles à chaque étape de leur parcours professionnel, en leur proposant des avantages sociaux et des avantages complémentaires parmi les plus attractifs et les plus complets du secteur. Il existe également de nombreuses possibilités d'évolution au sein de l'entreprise pour ceux qui font preuve de passion et de détermination dans leur travail. Pour en savoir plus sur nos bureaux à travers le monde, veuillez copier‑coller l'adresse https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices dans votre navigateur. Morgan Stanley est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances, qui s'engage à constituer et à maintenir un effectif diversifié en termes d'expérience et d'origine. Nos efforts en matière de recrutement témoignent de notre engagement fort en faveur d'une culture d'inclusion, dans laquelle les personnes sont recrutées, formées et promues en fonction de leurs compétences et de leurs talents. Notre personnel est le reflet d'un large éventail des communautés mondiales au sein desquelles nous exerçons nos activités, apportant ainsi une grande diversité de parcours, de talents, de points de vue et d'expériences. Pour plus d'informations, rendez‑vous sur: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.

At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values.

Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first‑class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading‑edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.