VP, P4, Lead Data & Analytics Eng : Job Level - Vice President in City of London

FDO Solution Architect – Job Description

The Firmwide Data Office (FDO) is seeking a Solution Architect with a strong passion for data and a proven ability to design and deliver scalable solutions to complex data governance challenges. This role will be instrumental in extending our strategic suite of firmwide applications with a particular focus on onboarding stakeholders to the Firmwide Data Catalog.

This position sits within the Data Lineage Programme, one of the firm\’s most critical initiatives over the next two years.

We are looking for a structured, highly organized Solution Architect who thrives in ambiguity, can self-manage and takes a proactive approach to problem-solving. The role demands a strategic mindset, technical depth, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate the FDO strategy into scalable architectural solutions aligned with Fleet leadership goals.
• Collaborate across business and technology teams to define and implement data lineage capabilities.
• Lead solution design efforts ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and data governance principles.
• Define and maintain architectural artefacts including solution blueprints, integration patterns and data flow diagrams.
• Guide squads in delivering the right solutions by shaping user stories, acceptance criteria and technical requirements.
• Facilitate Business Design forums to govern architectural decisions and ensure consistency across squads.
• Identify and manage dependencies across the data lineage hourglass and ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Contribute to architecture standards and best practices within the FDO and broader architecture community.
• Act as a mentor and thought leader within the programme promoting a data-driven culture.

Must Have

• Strong understanding of enterprise data management and governance.
• Proven experience in solution architecture within large-scale programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as BCBS, GDPR etc.
• Experience in Agile delivery environments including BDD, TDD and CI/CD practices.

Desired

• Knowledge of ontologies and graph databases.
• Certifications in architecture governance or data modelling.
• Experience with data governance tools (e.g. Collibra).
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Rally and Confluence.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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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Flexible Work Statement

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Required Experience

Chief

Key Skills

• Change Management
• Financial Services
• Growing Experience
• Managed Care
• Management Experience
• Analysis Skills
• Senior Leadership
• Performance Management
• Process Management
• Leadership Experience
• Negotiation
• Analytics

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1