Data Governance Associate (Hybrid)

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Data Governance Associate, to support 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. In the Human Capital Management division, we provide advice and insight to attract, retain, reward and develop a talented global workforce, giving employees the support and tools they need to succeed. This is an Associate level position within HR Data & Intelligence, that helps the firm make better workforce decisions by turning data into trusted insight. The team delivers core data, reporting, and AI infrastructure that supports people operations and enables self-service access to workforce insights across HR and Morgan Stanley businesses. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. What you'll do in the role:

• Support HR data lifecycle management activities, including data retention, archival, and 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.
• At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role. All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office. Knowledge of French and English is required.

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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste into your browser. 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: . Associé(e), Gouvernance des données (hybride)Nous recherchons une personne pour se joindre à notre équipe à titre d’associé(e) à la gouvernance des données afin de soutenir la gouvernance de l’information RH et les pratiques de gestion du cycle de vie des données en contribuant à l’établissement de politiques, à l’amélioration des processus de gestion des données et à la réalisation d’initiatives de gouvernance favorisant une utilisation efficace, conforme et responsable des données sur la main-d’œuvre. Au sein de la division de la gestion du capital humain, nous fournissons les conseils, les analyses et les solutions nécessaires pour attirer, fidéliser, récompenser et développer une main-d’œuvre mondiale de talent, tout en donnant aux employés et aux gestionnaires les outils dont ils ont besoin pour réussir. Il s’agit d’un poste d’associé(e) au sein de l’équipe Données et intelligence RH, qui aide l’entreprise à prendre de meilleures décisions relatives à sa main-d’œuvre en transformant les données en informations fiables. L’équipe fournit les données fondamentales, les capacités de production de rapports et l’infrastructure d’IA qui soutiennent les opérations RH et permettent un accès libre-service aux informations sur la main-d’œuvre pour les équipes RH et les secteurs d’activité de Morgan Stanley. Depuis 1935, Morgan Stanley est reconnu comme un chef de file mondial des services financiers, en constante évolution et innovation pour mieux servir nos clients et nos communautés dans plus de 40 pays à travers le monde. Ce que vous ferez dans ce rôle: Soutenir les activités liées au cycle de vie des données RH, y compris la conservation, l’archivage et les exigences de gestion des données. Contribuer à l’élaboration, à la mise en œuvre et au maintien des politiques, normes et contrôles de gestion de l’information RH encadrant la création, la conservation, la protection et l’élimination des données et dossiers liés aux effectifs. Gérer des volets de travail définis dans le cadre d’initiatives de gouvernance des données, y compris la gestion des données de référence (Projet Starboard), en collaboration avec les parties prenantes afin d’améliorer la qualité, la cohérence et l’utilisabilité des données. Collaborer avec les équipes d’affaires, de technologie, des affaires juridiques, de la conformité et de la gestion des risques afin de traduire les exigences de gouvernance en processus et contrôles concrets. Surveiller les processus de gouvernance et les pratiques de gestion des données, en identifiant des occasions d’améliorer l’efficacité, de réduire les risques et de renforcer la conformité. Soutenir les activités de gestion des données en aidant à documenter les normes, à résoudre les problèmes liés aux données et à favoriser l’adoption des pratiques de gouverna