Technology Data Governance Specialist

We're seeking someone to join the Technology Divisional Data Office (Tech DDO) as a Technology Data Governance Specialist to support the Tech DDO's role in the efficient adoption of AI tooling across Technology Operations and other data domains. By improving data organization, quality, and compliance with the Global Data Quality Policy, the role ensures stronger, more accurate data inputs for AI models. This position is vital to support data governance in Technology and enabling the division's broader data and AI strategy. In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Technology Data Governance Specialist position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for providing specialist data analysis and expertise that drive decision-making and business insights as well as crafting data pipelines, implementing datamodels, and optimizing data processes for improved data accuracy and accessibility, including applying machine learning and AI-based techniques. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. What you'll do in the role: * Execute the Technology Data Quality Risk Reduction Roadmap by identifying priority risk areas, associated use cases, and necessary data quality control requirements * Perform deep dive analysis on multi-layered data flows, technical processes, and system architectures to assess data quality risks and ownership * Facilitate governance processes across Technology, Enterprise Fraud, and Firm Resilience, ensuring adherence to the Global Data Quality Policy * Lead and coordinate end to end metadata cataloguing activities within the Firmwide Data Catalog (Collibra), including business ownership and annual re attestation workflows * Build ample, trust based partnerships with SMEs and senior stakeholders across Technology, Firmwide Data Office, other Divisional DDOs, and Non Financial Risk * Contribute to a high performing, multi region team that values diversity of perspectives and collaboration across time zones * Apply generative AI tools including Copilot, ChatGPT, and LLM enabled capabilities to enhance evaluation, streamline processes, improve customer experience, and drive operational efficiency What you’ll bring to the role: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, IT, Engineering or related field * 6+ years in financial services, technology, or data governance roles * Good business analysis skills with the ability to dive deep into details while keeping sight of cross functional implications * Outstanding problem solving abilities and persistence in driving issues to completion * Solid experience with at least one database technology (relational or NoSQL), such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB or equivalent * Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to synthesize highly detailed information * Remarkable relationship building and stakeholder management skills across business and technology * Experience with data cataloguing tools, ideally Collibra, and an understanding of data lineage * Knowledge of data governance frameworks, technology controls, and related industry standards * Strong Excel (pivots, formulas, macros) and SQL skills * Experience with prompt engineering and building agents with AI tools such as Co-Pilot and ChatGPT is a plus * Familiarity with regulatory data requirements (e.g., BCBS 239, AML, KYC) is a considerable advantage #LI-hybrid #LI-RG1 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.