Information Governance Director

We're seeking an Information Governance Director to join our team in the Human Resources Division.

In this department, we help the firm support and develop its workforce through people insight, effective service delivery and practical tools that make it easier for employees and managers to get what they need. This role is responsible for advancing HR information governance by leading HR data lifecycle management, establishing information management policies and standards, and driving data governance initiatives that improve the quality, control, and usability of HR data assets.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley has been a global leader in financial services, helping clients, institutions, and governments achieve their goals while supporting employees and communities around the world.

What You'll Do in the Role

• Own the HR data lifecycle framework, including data retention, archival, and defensible disposition practices, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and business requirements
• Develop and maintain HR-specific information management policies, standards, and controls that promote the responsible management, protection, and use of workforce data
• Lead strategic data governance initiatives, including reference data management programs, to improve data quality, consistency, and operational effectiveness across HR functions
• Partner with HR, technology, risk, legal, and compliance stakeholders to align governance practices with enterprise data strategy and evolving regulatory expectations
• Drive continuous improvement of HR data management capabilities by identifying opportunities to strengthen governance frameworks, reduce risk, and improve the accessibility and reliability of workforce data
• Provide governance expertise and guidance to data stewards, business owners, and project teams to support effective management of critical HR data assets

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Experience in data governance, information governance, records management, or related disciplines within a complex organizational environment
• Knowledge of data lifecycle management practices, including retention schedules, archival strategies, disposition controls, and regulatory compliance requirement
• Demonstrated ability to lead data governance programs and deliver cross-functional initiatives involving business and technology stakeholders
• Understanding of reference data management, data quality frameworks, metadata management, and data stewardship principles.
• Ability to translate governance objectives into practical operating models, policies, standards, and controls that support business outcomes and risk management
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus across diverse groups and senior leadership audiences

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit:https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.