Data Governance Director (AVP Equivalent) - Client Onboarding and Reference at Morgan Stanley

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Governance, Client Onboarding, Reference Data, Project Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Team Leadership, Communication, Relationship Building, Continuous Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, KYC, AML, Operational Risk, Data Standards, Performance Indicators

Industry

Financial Services

Description

- Develop staff, lead projects and control deployment of resources, owning management tools/methods such as work queues, checklists, depth charts and calendars - 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 - 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 - 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 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. 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. 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? Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. 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.

Responsibilities

The Data Governance Director will develop staff, lead projects, and control resource deployment while supporting the implementation of data governance frameworks. They will act as a key point of contact for onboarding and reference data governance matters across various teams.