Executive Director Internal Audit Data Governance

About the Role: Executive Director Internal Audit Data Governance

Morgan Stanley is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead all Data Governance audit coverage and assurance activities. This role will oversee Data Quality, Data Privacy, and Information Management for the Firm globally, including U.S. Banks and other legal entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Data Governance audit coverage and assurance activities globally.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit Staff across Business, Finance, Non-Financial Risk (NFR), and Technology teams.
• Plan and coordinate year-round audit work on Data Governance.
• Assess the quality and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance systems.
• Identify and manage risks and emerging risks related to Data Governance.
• Develop and prioritize assurance plans and activities.
• Oversee the coverage strategy for Data Governance for the Firm and U.S. Banks.
• Ensure management focus areas and regulatory requirements are scoped into audits.
• Coach and support the team in identifying appropriate inspection techniques.
• Communicate complex risks and impacts clearly to senior stakeholders, including the Board Audit Committee and regulators.
• Encourage adoption of new assurance tools and techniques.
• Leverage data sources for risk insights and strategic discussions.
• Enable the team to deliver high-quality work under deadlines.
• Oversee resource utilization and monitor progress against targets.
• Build and maintain senior business relationships for audit planning and execution.
• Represent Data Governance Audit on senior-level committees and governance forums.
• Oversee performance management for team members.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience.
• Technical understanding of Data Governance concepts and methodologies.
• Experience in Internal Audit within a major bank/financial institution, preferably in Finance or Non-Financial Risk Management.
• Extensive knowledge of Data Governance, complex risks, emerging risks, and relevant regulations.
• Deep understanding of audit principles and assurance techniques.
• Ability to articulate complex risks clearly and concisely.
• Strong coaching and feedback skills.
• Experience creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Significant experience overseeing resource utilization and progress tracking.
• Experience dealing with regulators and understanding their expectations.
• 4-year college degree in a business discipline (e.g., Finance, Economics, Accounting).

About Morgan Stanley

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley has been a global leader in financial services, committed to innovation and client service across more than 40 countries. Our values—clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back—guide our daily decisions. We offer a supportive and empowering environment where employees can work alongside the best and brightest, fostering collaboration and creative thinking through diverse backgrounds and experiences. We provide comprehensive employee benefits and perks and ample opportunities for career growth.

Key skills/competency

• Data Governance
• Internal Audit
• Risk Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Data Quality
• Data Privacy
• Information Management
• Financial Services Audit
• Assurance Activities
• Stakeholder Management