Finance Data Associate

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley seeks a Finance Data Governance Associate in Glasgow to oversee governance processes, ensuring compliance with data quality standards. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various finance and technology stakeholders to enhance governance frameworks while contributing to a high-performance team environment.

Benefits

Supportive environment for professional growth

Flexible working arrangements

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Experience building relationships across a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating Finance-wide data governance processes.
• Implementing systems governance standards including data lineage.
• Creating and maintaining governance deliverables for Data Owned applications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Finance Data Governance – Associate

Glasgow

The Glasgow Finance Division helps senior management and its individual business units manage the Firm's risk by implementing financial controls over our business activities. The division is crucial to safeguarding the Firm's franchise, reporting on current performance, and evaluating business opportunities.

We have an exciting opportunity for a self-starter to deliver data governance for the Finance Division. The successful candidate will oversee the coordination of all governance deliverables across Finance, developing strong partnerships with Finance Systems Owners, Data Owners, Finance Data Governance leads, Finance Report owners, and the Firmwide Data Office.

Responsibilities

• Data Governance — facilitating Finance-wide data governance processes by implementing key data principles and providing oversight in line with the Global Data Quality Policy and BCBS 239 execution.
• Systems Data Governance – implementing and executing systems governance standards including lineage for Finance, managing system feed governance, and system dictionaries.
• Authority Data Sourcing – partnering with technology to ensure data sourced into Finance is from data authorities to enable improved data quality.

The ideal candidate will understand the importance of data to Finance and will be able to effectively work with various levels of business and technology stakeholders toward data governance goals.

This is a growing team in the Glasgow office, offering a great opportunity to help shape the function and gain exposure to a wide range of functions, products, and management across Morgan Stanley.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services.

Our success is driven by our people, who embody our values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork. We offer a supportive environment for professional growth, work-life balance, and diverse perspectives.

What will you be doing?

• Contributing to project delivery across an international portfolio, ensuring compliance with Data Quality standards.
• Coordinating and documenting Finance system lineage and feed governance, collaborating with various departments.
• Creating and maintaining feed governance and system dictionary deliverables for Data Owned applications.
• Partnering with IT and Finance to identify authoritative data sources and ownership.
• Working with global colleagues to improve internal processes and controls.

What We’re Looking For

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly numerate with accuracy.
• Experience building relationships across a global organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Skills That Will Help You In The Role

• Experience in Financial Services or financial products.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting or BCBS 239.
• Understanding of risk and governance frameworks, especially data governance.
• Experience with metadata management tools (beneficial but not necessary).

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

We are committed to excellence, diversity, and inclusion. We offer a supportive environment, attractive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Join us to work alongside talented professionals in a global, inclusive culture.

Regulatory Requirements

If this role is a Certified role, mandatory regulatory qualifications or minimum internal qualifications may be required.

Flexible Work

We support flexible working arrangements. Contact our recruitment team for more information.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer, committed to an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive.