Job Description - ED, FDO Data Architecture & Management, FDO About Us Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. We advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for governments, institutions, and individuals. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We provide you a superior foundation for building a professional career where you can learn, achieve, and grow. Technology Technology is the key differentiator that ensures that we manage our global businesses and serve clients on a market-leading platform that is resilient, safe, efficient, smart, fast, and flexible. Technology redefines how we do business in global, complex, and dynamic financial markets. We have a large number of award-winning technology platforms that help to propel our Firm's businesses to be the top in the market. We have a vibrant and diverse mix of technologists working on different technologies and functional domains. There is a large focus on innovation, inclusion, giving back to the community and sharing knowledge. Firmwide Data Office Managing the accuracy & timeliness of our data enables our businesses, helps us to make informed decisions and protects us from risk. Firmwide data office (FDO) is a group within the Cyber, Data Risk and Resiliency Division that focuses on Data as a key priority of Morgan Stanley's overall Strategy. FDO develops tooling & solutions for Data Flows, Risk Reduction, Architecture and Visualisation. What you'll do in the role: o Champion the modernization of Data Architecture and Management across the organization. o Lead governance activities, including committee coordination, issue resolution, and strategic planning for Data Architecture and Management. o Ensure alignment with Technology Data Principles, Technology Policy Data Standards, FDO capabilities, Enterprise Architecture, and the Data Governance Office (DGO). o Oversee the delivery of updated Technology Data and Architecture Management standards and procedures, including the definition of key metrics and the establishment of a Control Committee. o Drive strategic initiatives in Data Architecture and Management, such as metrics implementation (e.g. Project Cortex). o Foster a culture of engagement, continuous learning, and professional development within the Data Architecture and Management community. What you'll bring in the role: o Extensive experience in data governance, management, and strategic design and implementation. o Proven leadership in driving large scale data transformation programmes. o Strong background in risk management, issue remediation, and navigating regulatory environments. o Strategic mindset with a proven ability to plan and deliver complex initiatives. o Skilled in developing executive level presentation materials that drive decision making. o High level of ownership and accountability in delivering outcomes. o Experience in leading and managing high performing teams. o Collaborative approach with the ability to build networks and coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups in business and technology. o Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all levels. o Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. o Advanced problem solving and critical thinking capabilities. o Adaptable and resilient, able to deliver at pace under pressure and within tight deadlines. 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. 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 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. At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society. What We Do