Regulatory Capital & Data Governance Senior Associate
Last checked active on Jun 24, 2026.
Position Overview
Job Description
We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Regulatory Capital & Data Governance Senior Associate to work in our Finance Division.
Join Morgan Stanley’s Finance Division in a high-impact role where you will strengthen the integrity, governance, and regulatory control framework behind the Firm’s capital and risk reporting. As a Regulatory Capital & Data Governance Senior Associate, you will play a critical part in ensuring data accuracy, transparency, and compliance across complex regulatory processes that support global decision-making and meet evolving regulatory expectations.
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:
Own and enhance regulatory capital and Risk Weighted Assets (RWA) reporting processes, ensuring strong data quality, control, and transparency
Act as a key driver of data governance practices, defining standards, controls, and ownership across regulatory reporting workflows
Partner with global Finance, Risk, and Regulatory Reporting teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment across regions
Lead and contribute to regulatory change initiatives, supporting the implementation of new requirements with a strong focus on control and compliance
Identify and deliver process improvements, automation solutions, and control enhancements to strengthen reporting reliability and efficiency
Play an active role in internal audits and regulatory reviews, ensuring robust documentation, traceability, and adherence to governance standards
What you'll bring to the role:
Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, with solid experience (4–6+ years) in regulatory reporting, risk, or finance control functions
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel) and a passion for data quality, governance, and controls
Why join us:
Take on a visible role at the heart of regulatory governance and financial control within a global firm
Contribute to strengthening data integrity and regulatory compliance in a complex, evolving environment
Work with global stakeholders across Finance, Risk, and Technology
Grow in a supportive, high-performing team that values ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement
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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.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
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.
Practice Area
Position
Mid
Industry
Legal
Application Deadline
August 23, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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