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Knowledge Management Specialist, Information Architecture

2 months ago Budapest, Hungary

Structure knowledge. Enable smarter search. Help shape the future of a data centric organization.

Join Morgan Stanley's Non-Financial Risk Data & Analytics team in Budapest and help transform complex risk information into connected, searchable, and actionable knowledge. You will design and manage enterprise taxonomies that support semantic search, knowledge graphs, recommendation engines, and AI-enabled question-answering solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced taxonomist, information scientist, metadata specialist, knowledge manager, or data governance professional who wants to apply their expertise in a global financial-services environment. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, fellow taxonomists, information scientists, and Technology teams while building practical experience with machine learning, NLP, and GenAI.

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The Non-Financial Risk Department provides independent oversight of risks including Financial Crimes, market manipulation or abuse, and Operational Risk. Within the team, NFR Data & Analytics develops advanced analytical solutions to help identify suspicious or prohibited behaviours.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain integrated taxonomies for the Non-Financial Risk domain
  • Translate complex financial, regulatory, and risk concepts into clear categories and relationships
  • Perform concept and entity analysis to improve classification and information discovery
  • Partner with Risk, Compliance, Data, and Technology teams to understand business needs and deliver scalable solutions
  • Establish taxonomy governance, documentation, quality standards, and change-management processes
  • Support the development of semantic search, knowledge graphs, recommendation engines, and AI-enabled capabilities
  • Explore how machine learning, NLP, and GenAI can enhance taxonomy creation, enrichment, and maintenance
  • Influence and shape taxonomy decisions while maintaining enterprise standards


What you'll bring
  • 3-5 years' experience in taxonomy management, information science, knowledge management, metadata management, information architecture, data governance, or ontology development
  • A degree in Library Science, Information Science, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related discipline
  • Hands-on experience creating new taxonomies and managing changes to existing structures
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including concept or entity extraction and attention to detail
  • Experience with taxonomy management tools such as Smartlogic, PoolParty, TopBraid, or similar platforms
  • Knowledge of metadata standards, semantic technologies, or information architecture
  • Strong communication skills and confidence working with both business and technical stakeholders
  • An organised, collaborative, and curious mindset with a passion for improving how information is structured and discovered


Skills that would help you succeed
  • Knowledge of financial terminology, regulatory concepts, or Non-Financial Risk
  • Experience supporting risk management, vendor management, financial management, or procurement data
  • Familiarity with SKOS modelling, SPARQL, knowledge graphs, GenAI
  • Experience delivering taxonomy governance or change-management initiatives in a complex organisation


Why join us?
  • Build specialist expertise at the intersection of knowledge management, non-financial risk, data, and AI
  • Work on solutions that improve how complex information is classified, connected, and discovered
  • Collaborate with international experts across Risk, Compliance, Data Science, and Technology
  • Gain exposure to innovative capabilities including semantic search, knowledge graphs, machine learning, and GenAI
  • Grow your career in a supportive global environment that values curiosity, ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning


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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.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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 .

Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: Morgan-PT-JR038686
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-06-29T18:42:05

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Return-to-Work Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)