• To work with some of the best professionals in the business - for a firm that values individual intellect as much as teamwork

• State-of-the-art offices that are designed to maximize collaboration

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement

• An environment which is leveraging technology to its highest potential

 

 

 

The Legal and Compliance Division assists Morgan Stanley in achieving its business objectives in a manner consistent with the Firm’s core values and Global Risk Management Principles, by facilitating and overseeing the Firm’s management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk.

 

The Privacy Operations team focuses on mitigating risk and operating processes that support the firm's legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations in relation to global data protection and privacy matters. While Privacy Operations is central to the successful operation of the compliance framework, the team operates in collaboration with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Technology, and first line Business Units.

 

This is an exciting opportunity join a newly established team in Montreal. With this has come multiple opportunities for Privacy professionals.

 

 

 

The Privacy Operations Specialist will be primarily focused on supporting privacy risk assessments, tooling, and assisting with data transfer assessments. Specifically, the Privacy Operations Specialist will be responsible for:

 

• Working with business unit stakeholders to accurately document the personal information processing activities, including the purpose and necessity of such processing.

• Working with business unit and privacy risk/compliance stakeholders to support privacy impact assessments and/or data transfer assessments, where required. This is inclusive of tooling, change management, and troubleshooting.

• Working with stakeholders in HR and Legal and Compliance to assist with the completion of data transfer assessments.

• Supporting the production of metrics and reports.

• Fostering continuous improvement of Privacy Operations services.

 

 

• 4+ years in data protection, privacy experience or cyber

• Familiarity with global data protection and privacy regulations including GDPR, CPRA, Quebec’s Law 25, etc.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Experience conducting privacy impact assessments

• Experience working with technology teams

 

 

 

 

• Financial services industry experience strongly preferred

• Understanding of privacy risks associated with AI/ML and cloud technologies

• Familiarity with privacy enhancing technologies

• Experience with privacy tools and data analysis

• IAPP certifications a plus

 

 

 

 

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm and a market leader in investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. 

 

With several thousands of technologists working in Montreal, Morgan Stanley's Technology Centre is a key contributor to the Firm's leading technology platforms, including low latency and 

electronic trading, cloud engineering, cyber security, Al/ machine learning, and end user technologies.

 

Morgan Stanley was named one of Montreal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2022. 

 

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.