Data Governance Director (AVP Equivalent) - Client Onboarding and Reference Data Services

- Set direction and expectations for your team(s), defining training plans and transfer of expert knowledge to contribute to team output and development
- Contribute to business plan for area, establish risk/contingency plans, raise and address issues with urgency when required
- Build and manage relationships with business unit partners, other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments, and external contact points in Client or Market organizations
- Support the implementation and operationalization of data governance frameworks across client onboarding and reference data domains.
- Participate in governance forums and working groups to represent onboarding data interests and ensure consistent policy application.
- Ensure client data attributes, ownership transfers, and third-party integrations align with firmwide data standards and policies.
- Act as a key point of contact for onboarding and reference data governance matters across business, technology, and compliance teams
- Support change management activities by tracking progress, identifying risks, and escalating issues related to data governance changes
- Facilitate communication and alignment between data owners and operational teams to ensure smooth execution of governance decisions.
- Track and manage data-related incidents and issues using structured tools, ensuring timely remediation.
- Contribute to the development and tracking of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for data governance effectiveness

What you'll bring to the role:
- Strong relationship building skills serving as a role model for client service
- Ability to think commercially, understand the impact of initiatives, risks on the operational budget
- Experience in managing teams, enhancing control, continuous improvement and reducing operational risk
- Culture carrier and role model, representing and leading the Firm's core values to influence and motivate those around you
- Experience working with client reference data, onboarding processes, or data governance in a financial services or similarly regulated environment.
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., KYC, AML, financial crimes).
- At least 8 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Client-provided location(s): Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job ID: Morgan-PT-JR022677

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-22T18:36:02