IT & Software

Finance Data Sourcing AVP/Director

Morgan Stanley

Glasgow · Glasgow City · United Kingdom

Overview

In this Director-level role, you will lead data sourcing, governance, and quality initiatives for the Finance Data footprint, aligning with BCBS 239 and global Data Quality Policy. You’ll partner with Technology and Finance to deliver sourcing platforms, define authoritative sources and data lineage, and drive remediation of data issues. You will engage senior stakeholders across Finance and other Firm functions, mentor junior team members, and contribute to executive updates. This is an opportunity to shape Finance data governance within a global, cross-functional organization.

Pay / Benefits
  • flexible working arrangements
  • competitive employee benefits
  • opportunities for cross-functional exposure
  • supportive culture and inclusion
  • career development and mentorship
  • remote/hybrid options
Responsibilities
  • Lead data sourcing and governance initiatives aligned to BCBS 239
  • Define and validate authoritative data sources and data lineage
  • Partner with Technology and Finance to deliver sourcing platforms
  • Drive data quality governance and remediation strategies
  • Engage senior stakeholders across Finance functions
  • Oversee data issue root cause analysis
  • Support development of governance artefacts including data dictionaries and controls
  • Lead and mentor junior team members
  • Contribute to executive-level materials and updates
  • Collaborate with Finance and across the Firm to support data management objectives
  • Adhere to risk and regulatory standards and proactively reduce risk in work
  • Act as a culture carrier, upholding Firm values and standards
Key requirements
  • In-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and related technology
  • Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities
  • Experience in data sourcing and governance in Financial Services
  • Strong stakeholder management and senior engagement skills
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Proven project management experience
  • Good understanding of financial products and data domains
  • Knowledge of data governance frameworks and controls
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong leadership and organizational capability
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Accounting / Finance background desirable
  • Agile and tooling experience (e.g. Alteryx, PowerBI, SQL, RALLY) desirable
  • At least 4 years' relevant experience
  • Stakeholder management
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Alteryx
  • PowerBI
  • SQL

Reference: WJ-747_30988313

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