Define and execute the technology strategy for the global GLRD organization
Partner closely with the Head of Finance Reference Data leadership on priorities, requirements, and transformation initiatives
Drive modernization of GLRD systems, workflows, and data through engineering excellence, automation, and AI
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global team
Develop the GLRD Technology team
Execution & Delivery
Oversee architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment of GLRD platforms
Ensure system scalability, data quality, resiliency, and operational control
Promote best practices in workflow automation, DevOps, and data engineering
Required Skills
Finance Domain Expertise. Experience in Finance Technology. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Data Management, Governance and Workflows.
Prior roles leading teams of 15+ technologists within financial services or complex enterprises
Hands-on engineering leadership and problem‑solving
Strong data engineering and data modelling experience
Excellent communicator across senior and junior colleagues
Strong listening, influencing, and relationship‑building abilities
Highly organized, flexible, and able to operate in a fast-paced environment
Proven people manager with experience growing and motivating teams
Ability to manage large numbers of consumers with evolving requirements.
Requirements
Experience applying AI/ML to business workflows, analytics, or automation
Proficiency with workflow tools and Microsoft technologies
Experience modernizing legacy platforms and integrating with enterprise data environments
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
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Benefits
Flexible schedulePerformance bonus
Additional Information
Executive Director - General Ledger Technology
Location: New York, NY
About Finance Technology at Morgan Stanley
Finance Technology is a global engineering organization that builds and operates the platforms that power the firm's global Finance function. We partner closely with Finance to modernize Finance architecture, enhance data quality, automate workflows, and apply advanced analytics and AI to increase accuracy, efficiency, and control. We act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing technology solutions to support the management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm's financial and capital resources. We protect the Morgan Stanley franchise by serving as guardian of the Firm's books and records, and by contributing to Firmwide risk management and risk reduction.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Technology leader to lead the global General Ledger Reference Data organization within Finance Technology, partnering with the Global Finance Lead. The role will be responsible for setting strategy, delivering technology solutions, and developing a high‑performing engineering team. This position is ideal for a hands‑on leader who blends strong Finance domain knowledge with technical depth and modern engineering practices. The GLRD technology team is global organization.
The ideal candidate would be a forward‑thinking, hands‑on technology leader who brings deep Finance understanding, strong engineering skills, and passion for using modern data and AI to transform how Finance operates at Morgan Stanley.
Morgan Stanley · New York, NY