Finance Change Business Analyst - Data Management Director

Morgan Stanley; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Baltimore is seeking a Data Governance specialist to assist in developing a Data Management framework related to capital calculations and reporting. This role involves collaborating with various teams in capital fleet and Finance, ensuring data accuracy and governance compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Data Governance or Data Lineage, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $120,000, with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in Data Governance or Data Lineage initiatives.
• Familiarity with financial data analysis.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex data points.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across Finance departments on deliverables.
• Ensure data assets meet governance policies.
• Develop Data Management and control frameworks.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Lineage

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Process-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a quantitative discipline

Tools

CDMP certification (Certified Data Management Professional)

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our team to assist the Capital Finance change team in developing Data Management framework/processes related to the Firm's capital calculation and reporting (e.g. Basel, GSIB) as well as driving associated governance activities. This role will require coordination with upstream data providers, downstream regulatory reporting teams and a good understanding of data flows and controls in Finance architecture.

What you'll do in the role:

• Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in capital fleet and across Finance.
• Responsible for and lead a significant set of deliverables, leveraging advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment.
• Ensure enterprise data assets are accurate, consistent, secure, and fully aligned with internal data governance policies.
• Map and document end-to-end data flows, transformations, and system dependencies across upstream and downstream applications.
• Partner with other groups and capital controllers on model and data enhancements.
• Develop Data Management & control frameworks, manage governance documentation and procedures as required.
• Assist in facilitating governance meetings and coordinate with all squads within finance capital fleet to perform data governance and control related tasks.
• Act as the liaison between Data Stewards, Data Custodians, Technology teams, and Enterprise Data Offices across global time zones.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Background in Data Governance or Data Lineage initiatives, with a good understanding of data flows and controls in Finance architecture.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a process-oriented mindset.
• Proactive self-starter with effective time management skills and a collaborative team approach.
• Ensure programs meet data quality, control, and audit requirements.
• Strong understanding of financial data and ability to convey complex data points effectively to varied audiences.
• Familiar with process design and strategic thinking to support business transformation initiatives.
• Critical thinking skills with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, including experience in data quality assessments, root cause analysis, and data reconciliation.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a quantitative discipline; certifications like CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) are a distinct advantage.

Salary range for the position:

$70,000 - $120,000/Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award and participation in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may include a discretionary bonus component.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. For more information, please visit https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.