Information Governance Associate

We're seeking an Information Governance Associate 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 supports the management of HR information governance and data lifecycle practices by helping to establish policies, improve data management processes, and deliver governance initiatives that promote the effective, compliant, and responsible use of workforce Data

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

• Support HR data lifecycle management activities, including data retention, archival, and defensible disposition practices, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and business requirements
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of HR information management policies, standards, and controls governing the creation, retention, protection, and disposition of workforce data and records
• Manage defined workstreams within data governance initiatives, including Reference Data Management (Project Starboard), partnering with stakeholders to improve data quality, consistency, and usability
• Collaborate with business, technology, legal, compliance, and risk partners to translate governance requirements into practical processes and controls
• Monitor governance processes and data management practices, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen compliance

• Support data stewardship activities by helping document standards, resolve data issues, and promote adoption of governance practices across HR

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Experience in data governance, information governance, records management, data management, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of data lifecycle management concepts, including retention schedules, archival strategies, and disposition requirements
• Experience supporting governance initiatives or cross-functional projects involving business and technology stakeholders
• Understanding of data quality, reference data management, metadata management, or data stewardship principles
• Knowledge of information management policies, standards, and controls related to the management and protection of HR and business data
• Ability to analyze requirements, solve process and data-related challenges, and communicate effectively with stakeholders across functions

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a complex environment

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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.