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Data Architect roles qualify for STEM OPT because they sit under CIP codes tied to computer science and information systems degrees. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months of work authorization total, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and you complete an I-983 training plan.
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We know a lot about investing and are certain there’s no better investment a company can make than in its employees. People don’t just drive a company; they are the company. So when people work at their best, companies do too. Morgan Stanley at Work, a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, provides workplace financial solutions that build employee financial confidence, foster loyalty and help our corporate clients attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end offering spans Equity, Financial Wellness and Retirement Solutions. Plus, we provide all employees with Financial Empowerment, so they have the knowledge, tools and support needed to make the most of their workplace financial benefits.
WHAT YOU’LL BE PART OF – OUR MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK CULTURE:
At Morgan Stanley at Work, we walk the talk. We have created a place for our employees to learn, achieve and grow – a place for people to build a career where you can thrive both personally and professionally. We are passionate about exceeding our clients’ expectations and helping them succeed. We are fearless in taking on new challenges that deliver exceptional results. We believe amazing things can happen when we work together in an environment where everybody has a true sense of belonging and their ideas are heard.
We value differences and are committed to providing a work environment where our people can do their best work. We look for people who are problem solvers, empathetic listeners, team players and inclusive leaders. We are committed to your growth and development, and your entire employee experience. We recognize that our people and culture are the keys to our success. We invite you to explore how you can be an integral part of our team.
GLOBAL ONBOARDING DATA ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Global Onboarding Data Architects will be part of the Global Equity Solutions group within the Morgan Stanley at Work organization. Global Equity Solutions is responsible for the engagement, onboarding and day to day service management of corporate clients and their equity administration plan terms and associated service offerings. The candidate will work cross-functionally towards a goal of successful end-to-end delivery of onboarding projects bringing a willingness to do what it takes to get onboarding projects done in a timely and accurate manner. The candidate will build exceptional relationships with both immediate and cross-functional teams and thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment focusing on all aspects of client readiness and support for clients as they move through the full lifecycle of onboarding activities onto the Morgan Stanley at Work equity administration platforms.
This position is responsible for the successful onboarding of several concurrent projects. Projects include the onboarding of Stock Plan Administration and Employee Broker Services for corporate clients in a timely and high-quality fashion.
This highly visible position involves interacting with a variety of individuals at all levels within the organization. Candidate must be driven and a self-starter, be organized and detail-oriented, and have excellent communication skills. This position requires the ability to understand complex software and business concepts and to quickly absorb the business details.
THE ONBOARDING TECHNICAL SPECIALIST:
- Completes a variety of onboarding projects in a timely and high-quality fashion and in a manner that meets or exceeds client expectations.
- Based on defined requirements and a project plan, accurately configures Morgan Stanley at Work equity administration software to reflect the needs of clients’ equity compensation plans and related plan data.
- Maintains and utilizes the project workflow and checklists to manage project deliverables.
- Prepares client data, including but not limited to:
- Review and extract of historical data
- Formatting of data to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Creation of grammar formats and uploading data to the platform
- Comparison of client data to platform output to ensure data aligns and balances
- Coordinate with onshore stakeholders on project details and technical queries.
- Serves as a trusted subject matter expert to position best-practices with internal stakeholders.
- Stays current with new products and enhancements, and their integration into application and operations.
- Builds strong relationships with software developers and other technical experts to facilitate requests for advanced platform configuration, and additional development of the platform when appropriate.
- Works closely with cross-functional technical and process teams to resolve system and configuration issues.
- Performs configuration reviews, inclusive of end-to-end testing, and updates configuration status when appropriate.
- Analyzes existing processes and tools, with the goal of identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensures quality control of all developed and modified solutions.
- Ensures that internal and client-facing onboarding-related documentation is complete and current.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS/BA Degree or diploma in the Data Management, Business, Finance, Sciences, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
- Minimum of three years’ experience managing software and/or onboarding projects requiring coordination with a variety of stakeholders.
- Experienced working with data migration, or the management and manipulation of large amounts of data that at times may be ambiguous.
- Basic understanding of equity and employee benefit plans, preferred.
- CEP certification preferred.
- A strong, broad technical background is required. Must have a solid understanding of system concepts and operational feasibility within existing systems.
- Exposure to, or experience with, agile methodologies and environments.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills. Can accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks, sets objectives and goals, adjusts for problems and measures performance.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and high attention-to-detail.
- Able to learn new skills quickly; Self-motivated for continuous learning.
- Sets a high standard of accountability and dependability.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced and able to effectively manage themselves.
- Proven success working in highly collaborative, team-centric environments.
- Proven success at delivering an exceptional customer experience.
- Proven track record in successfully handling multiple projects at one time. Ability to multi-task and reprioritize activities with little supervision.
- Strong communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Advanced Excel skills, including formulas and functions for data manipulation is strongly desired.
Based on desired Level (I, II, III, or Solution Specialist [SME]), add in Qualifications:
- Level I: Shareworks Certified or EEO equivalent.
- Level II: CEP Level 1 or Shareworks Certified Associate or EEO Class of Training; 2+ years’ experience.
- Level III: CEP Level 2 or Shareworks Certified Master or EEO Class of Training; 3+ years’ experience.
- Solution Specialist: CEP Level 3 or Shareworks Certified Master or EEO Class of Training; 7+ years’ experience.
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.
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.
INTRODUCING MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK:
We know a lot about investing and are certain there’s no better investment a company can make than in its employees. People don’t just drive a company; they are the company. So when people work at their best, companies do too. Morgan Stanley at Work, a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, provides workplace financial solutions that build employee financial confidence, foster loyalty and help our corporate clients attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end offering spans Equity, Financial Wellness and Retirement Solutions. Plus, we provide all employees with Financial Empowerment, so they have the knowledge, tools and support needed to make the most of their workplace financial benefits.
WHAT YOU’LL BE PART OF – OUR MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK CULTURE:
At Morgan Stanley at Work, we walk the talk. We have created a place for our employees to learn, achieve and grow – a place for people to build a career where you can thrive both personally and professionally. We are passionate about exceeding our clients’ expectations and helping them succeed. We are fearless in taking on new challenges that deliver exceptional results. We believe amazing things can happen when we work together in an environment where everybody has a true sense of belonging and their ideas are heard.
We value differences and are committed to providing a work environment where our people can do their best work. We look for people who are problem solvers, empathetic listeners, team players and inclusive leaders. We are committed to your growth and development, and your entire employee experience. We recognize that our people and culture are the keys to our success. We invite you to explore how you can be an integral part of our team.
GLOBAL ONBOARDING DATA ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Global Onboarding Data Architects will be part of the Global Equity Solutions group within the Morgan Stanley at Work organization. Global Equity Solutions is responsible for the engagement, onboarding and day to day service management of corporate clients and their equity administration plan terms and associated service offerings. The candidate will work cross-functionally towards a goal of successful end-to-end delivery of onboarding projects bringing a willingness to do what it takes to get onboarding projects done in a timely and accurate manner. The candidate will build exceptional relationships with both immediate and cross-functional teams and thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment focusing on all aspects of client readiness and support for clients as they move through the full lifecycle of onboarding activities onto the Morgan Stanley at Work equity administration platforms.
This position is responsible for the successful onboarding of several concurrent projects. Projects include the onboarding of Stock Plan Administration and Employee Broker Services for corporate clients in a timely and high-quality fashion.
This highly visible position involves interacting with a variety of individuals at all levels within the organization. Candidate must be driven and a self-starter, be organized and detail-oriented, and have excellent communication skills. This position requires the ability to understand complex software and business concepts and to quickly absorb the business details.
THE ONBOARDING TECHNICAL SPECIALIST:
- Completes a variety of onboarding projects in a timely and high-quality fashion and in a manner that meets or exceeds client expectations.
- Based on defined requirements and a project plan, accurately configures Morgan Stanley at Work equity administration software to reflect the needs of clients’ equity compensation plans and related plan data.
- Maintains and utilizes the project workflow and checklists to manage project deliverables.
- Prepares client data, including but not limited to:
- Review and extract of historical data
- Formatting of data to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Creation of grammar formats and uploading data to the platform
- Comparison of client data to platform output to ensure data aligns and balances
- Coordinate with onshore stakeholders on project details and technical queries.
- Serves as a trusted subject matter expert to position best-practices with internal stakeholders.
- Stays current with new products and enhancements, and their integration into application and operations.
- Builds strong relationships with software developers and other technical experts to facilitate requests for advanced platform configuration, and additional development of the platform when appropriate.
- Works closely with cross-functional technical and process teams to resolve system and configuration issues.
- Performs configuration reviews, inclusive of end-to-end testing, and updates configuration status when appropriate.
- Analyzes existing processes and tools, with the goal of identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensures quality control of all developed and modified solutions.
- Ensures that internal and client-facing onboarding-related documentation is complete and current.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS/BA Degree or diploma in the Data Management, Business, Finance, Sciences, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
- Minimum of three years’ experience managing software and/or onboarding projects requiring coordination with a variety of stakeholders.
- Experienced working with data migration, or the management and manipulation of large amounts of data that at times may be ambiguous.
- Basic understanding of equity and employee benefit plans, preferred.
- CEP certification preferred.
- A strong, broad technical background is required. Must have a solid understanding of system concepts and operational feasibility within existing systems.
- Exposure to, or experience with, agile methodologies and environments.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills. Can accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks, sets objectives and goals, adjusts for problems and measures performance.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and high attention-to-detail.
- Able to learn new skills quickly; Self-motivated for continuous learning.
- Sets a high standard of accountability and dependability.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced and able to effectively manage themselves.
- Proven success working in highly collaborative, team-centric environments.
- Proven success at delivering an exceptional customer experience.
- Proven track record in successfully handling multiple projects at one time. Ability to multi-task and reprioritize activities with little supervision.
- Strong communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Advanced Excel skills, including formulas and functions for data manipulation is strongly desired.
Based on desired Level (I, II, III, or Solution Specialist [SME]), add in Qualifications:
- Level I: Shareworks Certified or EEO equivalent.
- Level II: CEP Level 1 or Shareworks Certified Associate or EEO Class of Training; 2+ years’ experience.
- Level III: CEP Level 2 or Shareworks Certified Master or EEO Class of Training; 3+ years’ experience.
- Solution Specialist: CEP Level 3 or Shareworks Certified Master or EEO Class of Training; 7+ years’ experience.
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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Data Architect
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code maps to a STEM-designated field recognized by ICE. Computer Science (11.07xx) and Information Systems (11.0401) both qualify, but some interdisciplinary programs use codes that don't, which would make you ineligible for the extension.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify at the specific worksite where you'll work. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm enrollment before you sign anything, not after.
Build a portfolio around cloud and modeling platforms
Data Architect roles at STEM OPT-willing employers skew heavily toward cloud-native environments. Document architecture decisions you've made using Snowflake, dbt, or Azure Synapse in your portfolio so hiring managers can assess technical depth without a whiteboard session.
Target employers with active LCA filings in data roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with DOL Labor Condition Application filings under data and computer systems job categories, which signals they've already navigated STEM OPT and H-1B visa paperwork for similar roles and are set up to do it again.
Draft your I-983 training plan around architecture deliverables
Your DSO must sign the I-983 before your STEM OPT extension starts. Map your training objectives to concrete Data Architect outputs, such as schema design, data governance frameworks, or pipeline architecture, so the plan satisfies USCIS's practical training requirement.
Time your extension application to avoid a gap
Submit your STEM OPT extension application at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. USCIS processing can run several months, and a late filing can leave you without work authorization during a critical phase of any active Data Architect search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Architect role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or a related engineering discipline. The role itself must also constitute practical training in that field. Data Architect positions qualify because they require applying theoretical knowledge from those degree programs to real system design problems. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
What does the E-Verify requirement mean for Data Architect job searches?
Every employer who hires you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify at the specific worksite where you'll work, not just at the company level. Before accepting an offer, confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search. If the hiring company uses a third-party staffing agency or has you placed at a client site, that client site must also be E-Verify enrolled. Use Migrate Mate to find Data Architect openings already filtered for E-Verify-enrolled employers.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Data Architect position?
The I-983 requires you to describe how the job provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. For a Data Architect role, list specific learning objectives tied to your work: designing data models, building ETL pipelines, implementing governance frameworks, or selecting cloud infrastructure. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO must authorize it before USCIS will approve the extension. Update the plan annually and when job duties change significantly.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm a Data Architect on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition for you before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can keep working as a Data Architect during this period without a new EAD. If USCIS issues a receipt notice before your OPT end date, your authorization continues uninterrupted while the petition is pending.
How do I find Data Architect jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Employers with prior STEM OPT and H-1B filing history for data roles have already worked through the E-Verify enrollment, I-983 process, and prevailing wage requirements, making them far less likely to withdraw an offer due to paperwork. Migrate Mate surfaces Data Architect openings from employers with documented DOL filing history in data and computer systems occupations, so you can prioritize companies that have sponsored similar candidates before.