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Morgan Stanley · 18 hours ago

Internal Audit, Executive Director - Data Governance

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $275K/yr

12+ years exp

Morgan Stanley is a global leader in financial services, and they are seeking an Executive Director to lead Data Governance audit coverage and assurance activities. The role involves overseeing audit strategies, managing risks related to Data Governance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesLending

Responsibilities

Identify risk and emerging risks applicable to Data Governance, and develop and prioritize assurance plan and activities accordingly

Oversee coverage strategy for Data Governance for the Firm and U.S Banks from end to end, and ensure that management focus areas and relevant regulatory requirements are adequately scoped into audits, risk assessments and reviews

Coach and support team in identifying the most appropriate inspection techniques based on the identified risks

Convey increasingly complex risks and impact in a clear, concise and timely manner to senior stakeholders, including but not limited to the Board Audit Committee, Firm and U.S. Banks senior management and external stakeholders (e.g., FRB, OCC, and other regulators)

Encourage and support employees in the adoption of new assurance tools and techniques

Identify and leverage a range of relevant data sources to generate insights on risks and to facilitate discussions about the implications for the Firm

Enable the team to deliver high-quality work and navigate through peak work periods and deadlines

Oversee resource utilization, monitoring and progress against targets

Build and maintain senior business relationships to assist in the development, planning and/or performing of audits focusing on all aspects of Data Governance

Represent Data Governance Audit on relevant senior-level committees and other governance forums

Oversee performance management for team members covering Data Governance audits

Qualification

Data GovernanceAudit principlesRisk ManagementRegulatory complianceData QualityInformation ManagementEmerging risksCoachingCommunicationTeam management

Required

Minimum 12 - 15 years' experience, with technical understanding of Data Governance concepts and methodologies, preferably having worked in Finance or Non-Financial Risk Management internal audit in a major bank/financial institution with trading activities

Extensive knowledge of Data Governance as well complex risks, emerging risks and relevant regulations

Deep understanding of audit principles and various assurance techniques

Ability to articulate complex risks in a clear and concise manner and guide team in their communication

Ability to provide effective coaching, real-time feedback, and stretch and development opportunities to help team achieve success

Ability to create a work environment that fosters trust, idea sharing, and inclusion among team members

Significant experience overseeing resource utilization and monitoring progress against deliverables

Experience in dealing with regulators and understanding their expectations for documentation, closure verification work and coverage of relevant regulatory requirements

4-year college degree in a business discipline (e.g., Finance, Economics, Accounting)