Operations Data Governance Associate

This position will focus on establishing and ensuring adherence to a successful data governance program to meet data quality, data usage, security and risk management requirements, in line with the governance strategy of the Business.

The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholder groups across Operations, Finance, Firm Risk Management (FRM), Institutional Securities Group (ISG), Legal and Compliance (LCD), Global Financial Crimes (GFC), Wealth Management (WM), Investment Management (IM) and Technology.
Operations Data Governance is currently based in Glasgow.

The multi-faceted and dynamic role requires the candidate to understand and analyse data flows from authoritative source to consumer. The individual will be required to document policy standards in the Firmwide Data Catalogue as part of Prioritised Data Initiatives (PDIs).

This role is unique in setting the standard for how the Firm manages its most critical data and is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to make a direct contribution to the Firm's data journey.

We are looking for a candidate who is driven to provide consistently high standards, keen to identify and resolve issues, will challenge existing processes and controls whilst working with cross functional teams to implement Operations Data Governance strategy.

What you'll do in the role:
- Support data projects (Data Policy Implementation / Sensitive Data / Data Lineage) through application of Policy principles and guidance.
- Develop a strong understanding of the Data Policy standards and Sensitive Data requirements and use this to execute cataloguing requirements.
- Support any Firm-wide data transformation initiatives such as BCBS239 on behalf of Operations.
- Work closely with key Operations stakeholders across the Business to ensure compliance with data policies.
- Build expertise in Collibra and cataloguing data requirements.
- Identify enhancements/process improvements, related project work as required, testing of new changes to be implemented.
- Liaise with other Divisional Data Offices to ensure deadlines and requirements are addressed in a timely manner, escalating issues where necessary.
- Develop effective partnerships across all stakeholder groups, within Operations, across Divisions and Business Units, Technology and Legal and Compliance.
- Understand the Data Issue Management strategy and cross section with Data Policy.
- Build regulatory and functional business knowledge on Data Quality matters.
- Contribute to the team's transformation agenda.

What you'll bring to the role:
- Clear and effective communication, interpersonal skills and analysis. Some business knowledge of financial products is needed, which can be developed, however good communication skills, analysis skills and time management are essential.
- Good organization and project management skills as the role involves executing data projects and communicating to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills, ability to effectively communicate within stakeholder groups.
- Team ethos, who works well face to face and remotely. The sharing of information is key to the success of the team.
- Proactive learning and desire to develop in the specialized role. The candidate will be motivated, self-driven and excited by an operational role with changing priorities and objectives often with tight deadlines.
- High level of ownership and accountability.
- The ability to be analytical, problem solve with a good attention to detail, identifying and raising issues as they arise.
- At least 3 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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
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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.