Central Data Strategy Team- Director (AVP)- Operations Risk & Regulatory Control

Morgan-Stanley; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley Baltimore is seeking a Director to lead the Central Data Team within ORRC, translating strategy into execution and advancing data governance, quality, lineage, and automation initiatives. You will collaborate across Silo Data Leads, Technology, and the central Transformation team to standardize patterns and drive data controls.

The role emphasizes operating and technology strategy, agile transformation, analytics solutions, and delivering measurable business outcomes, with

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in data management, governance, or operational risk within financial services.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional delivery and governance routines.
• Strong communication to support stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex processes and support significant process management or project efforts.
• Lead process improvement, project management, or technology development across multiple teams and divisions.
• Analyse and expose ambiguous, complex, or non-standard issues; identify risks and root causes; and propose future actions through to resolution.
• Build and manage relationships with business unit partners, other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments, and external contacts in client or market organisations.
• Implement and sustain governance frameworks and control routines aligned with firmwide standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the regional Opportunities Backlog day to day by refining requirements, articulating value, and coordinating sequencing with partners.
• Drive data quality, lineage, and access controls that support automation and AI; track metrics and escalates risks promptly.
• Coordinate delivery with Silo Data Leads and Technology; standardise patterns and share reusable assets across silos.
• Enable adoption of data tools and training; publish documentation, dashboards, and progress reports to stakeholders.

Skills

data management

governance

operational risk

stakeholder engagement

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director on the Central Data Team within Operations Risk & Regulatory Control (ORRC). This role will translate strategy into execution by establishing governance routines, improving data quality and lineage, and enabling automation and AI. You will work closely with Silo Data Leads, Technology, the central Transformation team, and ORRC Data Strategy to coordinate delivery, standardize reusable patterns, and move teams from tactical files to certified, well-controlled data sources.

In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls, and develop client relationships. This is a Team Specialist position at the Director level within Change, Analytics & Strategy, which is responsible for developing operating and technology strategies, managing and executing transformation initiatives, leading Agile fleet activities, driving innovation, developing analytics solutions, and delivering business outcomes.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

At Morgan Stanley Baltimore, we support the Firm's global Technology, Operations, Risk Management, Legal and Compliance, Internal Audit, and Finance divisions. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Baltimore community since 2003. Our talented and diverse team is one of the largest in the U.S. outside of our New York headquarters and is home to industry-leading cybersecurity innovation with multiple patents and awards. Our teams are collaborative and creative, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. There is ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate, and make an impact on the world? Read on.

What you'll do in the role:

• Manage complex processes and support significant process management or project efforts.
• Lead process improvement, project management, or technology development and testing across multiple teams and divisions.
• Analyse and expose ambiguous, complex, or non-standard issues; identify risks and root causes; and propose future actions through to resolution.
• Build and manage relationships with business unit partners, other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments, and external contacts in client or market organisations.
• Implement and sustain governance frameworks and control routines aligned with firmwide standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the regional Opportunities Backlog day to day by refining requirements, articulating value, and coordinating sequencing with partners.
• Drive data quality, lineage, and access controls that support automation and AI; track metrics and escalates risks promptly.
• Coordinate delivery with Silo Data Leads and Technology; standardise patterns and share reusable assets across silos.
• Enable adoption of data tools and training; publish documentation, dashboards, and progress reports to stakeholders.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Front-to-back knowledge of the processes, projects, systems, markets, and instruments that influence the team, with a comprehensive understanding of job-related operational and compliance policies and procedures.
• Ability to think commercially and understand the impact of initiatives and risks on the operational budget.
• Ability to address non-standard issues within the area of expertise.
• Culture carrier and role model, representing and leading the Firm's core values to influence and motivate those around you.
• At least five years' experience in data management, governance, or operational risk within financial services, including coordination of cross-functional delivery and governance routines.
• Advanced skills in risk management and control, business knowledge and experti What you'll bring to the role
• Ability to lead by example, work with drive and determination, and confidently present constructive challenge to senior stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the functional area, including relevant operational and compliance policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate independently across the majority of day-to-day responsibilities.
• Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values and acting as a role model for others.
• Experience applying sound judgement, problem-solving skills, and strong communication to support effective delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• At least four years' relevant experience would generally be expected to demonstrate the skills required for this role.

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.

Salary range for the position:

Salary range for the position: $64,000 and $107,500 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component.

Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees.

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Day Care Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability and Other Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Short/Long Term Disability
• other special perks

Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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.