Morgan Stanley · 16 hours ago
Regional AI Strategy/Data Operations- VP - Operations Risk & Regulatory Control (ORRC)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expMorgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. The Regional Strategy Lead, North America will set the regional vision and execution plan for the Operations data strategy, enabling transformation, strengthening controls, reducing risk, and accelerating automation and AI.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Manage complex processes and/or support significant process management/project efforts
Lead in process improvement, project management or technology development and testing across multiple teams and/or divisions
Analyze and expose ambiguous, complex issues or non-standard issues, identify risks, root causes and propose future actions, tracking through to resolution
Build and manage relationships with business unit partners, other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments, and external contact points in Client or Market organizations
Set the NA data strategy, roadmap, and KPIs; align regional priorities to global objectives and budget
Define and maintain governance frameworks; ensure certified, authoritative data underpins regulatory and risk reporting
Own the regional Opportunities Backlog: surface high‑value opportunities, quantify benefits (risk reduction, control effectiveness, capacity, client impact), and drive prioritization across silos
Champion automation and AI use‑cases by ensuring data quality, lineage, and access patterns support scalable delivery; remove blockers with RTech and Transformation
Lead senior stakeholder engagement with Silo leadership and firmwide partners; replicate successful patterns and reusable assets
Sponsor data culture: training (Data Academy), tool adoption (DataZone, Collibra, MS Maps, Snowflake), communications, and communities of practice
Qualification
Required
Front-to-back knowledge of the processes, projects, systems, markets and instruments that influence their team with a comprehensive understanding of job-related operational/compliance policies and procedures
Ability to think commercially, understand the impact of initiatives, risks on the operational budget
Ability to address non-standard issues within area of expertise
Culture carrier and role model, representing and leading the Firm's core values to influence and motivate those around you
At least 7 years' relevant experience in data management and/or operational risk within financial services, with demonstrable regional or global leadership delivering improved controls, reduced risk, and automation/AI at scale
Expert: Risk Management & Control; Business Knowledge & Expertise; Transformation; Strategic Thinking & Vision; Leadership & Management
Advanced to Expert: Analysis, Problem Solving & Judgement; Communication; Financial Performance & Commercial Focus
Deep understanding of data governance, architecture, and regulatory reporting in complex, global environments
Proven experience leading multi‑silo transformation portfolios and data modernization at scale
Fluency with data platforms and governance tools (e.g., Snowflake, Collibra, DataZone) and close partnership with RTech
Exceptional stakeholder management and influence; clear, concise communication with senior audiences
Ability to convert strategy into executable plans with measurable outcomes and robust controls
Benefits
Medical
Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Dependent Day Care Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability and Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually)
10 Paid Holidays
401(k)
Short/Long Term Disability
Company
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a financial services company that offers securities, asset management, and credit services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
James Gorman
Chairman and CEO
Ted Pick
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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