ISGM - Data Group, Strategic Program Manager - VP

Organization:  ISG Management
Primary Location:  Americas-United States of America-New York-New York-1585 Broadway 
Program: Data Management
Education Level:  Bachelor's Degree
Employment Type:  Full Time
Job Level:  Vice President

Job Title: Institutional Securities Data Group New York, Strategic Program Manager, Vice President
  
Company Profile
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. 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. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

Department Profile

The Institutional Securities Group (ISG) has established an ISG Data Group (IDG) to provide a single point of accountability for the full spectrum of data related initiatives. This ranges from the defensive risk reduction aspects of data security (both internal and external), through operational effectiveness from improving data quality, to helping enhancing revenue through further leveraging our data assets for providing services to our clients.

Position Description:

The position available is a Vice President level position within IDG.  This part of the team is responsible for project buildout and execution focused on problem-solving, strategic enablement, and driving cross-functional data related initiatives within ISG, both onshore and offshore. Areas include but are not limited to access management, client data protections, data governance, and among others. The individual will be required to work with senior members across the ISG businesses and associated Firm functions, such as the Operational Risk Division (ORD), Compliance, Firmwide Data Office (FDO), Technology, etc.  The individual will be responsible for driving aspects of the data governance strategy for ISG, while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations governing the Firm, as well as adherence to internal standards, controls, and policies.

Responsibilities Include:

•    Helping define and drive the strategy framework for cross-functional data related initiatives within ISG Global, which includes overall governance, client strategy, internal and external data solutions and platforms;
•    Collaborating with ISG Business Control Unit (BCU), ISG Tech Leads / desk heads, TOR and the FDO on defining ISG requirements to execute program initiatives and implement key controls as required;
•    Leading the implementation of a data related initiatives, including business process and controls review while also managing onshore and offshore IDG teams;
•    Creating processes and tools for risk identification and measurement across ISG’s data priorities, including identification of KRIs, KPIs, escalation thresholds, etc.;
•    Improving and monitoring existing data related control frameworks and / or creating new control frameworks if none exist;
•    Identifying opportunities for process efficiencies and implementing corresponding solutions within the team as well as teams external to IDG;
•    Maintaining relationships and working closely with IDG supervisors, Business Control Units, Firmwide Data Office, Technology, Legal and Compliance.

Experience / Skills Required: 

•    7+ years of experience in financial services
•    Proven experience in shaping and defining strategic initiatives that drive business impact
•    Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, mitigate challenges, and drive resolution
•    Strong project management skills and proven ability to move projects through to completion, ideally within capital markets
•    Team player who can effectively collaborate across diverse teams
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills by clearly articulating objectives, requirements, risks and issues and interacting with Senior Management and clients
•    Strong motivation and a self-starter with a positive outlook and desire to solve problems with an ability to work independently with minimal guidance
•    Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex workflows and leverage Excel, PPT, Project, Visio, etc.
•    Ability to identify and escalate issues effectively and appropriately
•    Exceptional organizational skills and a high degree of attention to detail
•    Ability to discuss in-