Role - Privacy Compliance Director
Level – Director (AVP)
Location - Glasgow
JR037856
We're seeking someone to join our team as a Privacy Compliance Director in the Data Governance & AI Non-Financial Risk team to focus on assisting with the management of the privacy program, which could include risk and control assessments, monitoring and testing, training, assisting with policies and procedures, and governance activities for key meetings.
In the Legal & Compliance division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. This is a Director level position within the Privacy Compliance team who support all Business Lines and Functions across Morgan Stanley and promote fair, transparent, and lawful practices related to the processing of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
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:
> Check adherence to compliance program management principles, risk assessment methodologies, and internal control frameworks; including assistance with DPO metrics and reports
> Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) related to various technologies and systems
> Provide advice and guidance for Privacy Business Unit/Regional Control Functional Leads
> Assist with the implementation of applicable international Privacy regulations, state and federal laws, and industry standard procedures and controls to the applicable business units via conducting gap analysis and implementation of controls
What you'll bring to the role:
> Understanding of Privacy Compliance laws (CCPA, Reg P, GDPR, GLBA/FCRA among others), rules, regulations, risks, and appropriate controls
> Experience with privacy related technology considerations such as cookies, mobile devices, biometric and geolocation data is desired
> Proficient in the use of basic Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
> Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and ability to collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams/individuals at all levels
> Demonstrated organizational skills, proactive work ethic and team player mindset
> Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
Typically, 5+ years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
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.
Skills Required
- Understanding of privacy laws and regulations (CCPA, Reg P, GDPR, GLBA, FCRA)
- Experience conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and performing risk/control assessments and gap analysis
- Experience implementing privacy controls, policies, procedures and governance activities
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated organizational skills, proactive work ethic, and team player mindset
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Typically 5+ years' relevant privacy/compliance experience
- Experience or familiarity with privacy-related technology considerations (cookies, mobile, biometric, geolocation)
Morgan Stanley Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Family support is extensive, with paid parental leave for all parents, adoption and fertility assistance, backup childcare, and eldercare resources. Feedback suggests these programs meaningfully enhance the overall package and help with retention.
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What We Do
Morgan Stanley mobilizes capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. For over 85 years, the firm’s reputation for using innovative thinking to solve complex problems has been well earned and rarely matched. A consistent industry leader throughout decades of dramatic change in modern finance, Morgan Stanley will continue to break new ground in advising, serving and providing new opportunities for its clients. Morgan Stanley is committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm. At its foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide its more than 60,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 41 countries.









