Morgan Stanley
Financial Crimes Risk Office – WM and US Banks Program Design – Policy Adherence
Morgan Stanley, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Overview
Financial Crimes Risk Office – WM and US Banks Program Design – Policy Adherence & Risk Management – Assistant Vice President at Morgan Stanley. This role supports the ongoing oversight of the 1LOD Financial Crimes Risk program, identifies areas of opportunity for program enhancement, develops frameworks to drive operationalization of complex initiatives, and designs a robust control environment to minimize impacts across the front, middle, and back offices while maximizing client experience. Responsibilities
Support financial crimes programmatic readiness, including designing and rolling out programmatic trainings and procedures Establish and manage relationships with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive alignment on project goals, risk mitigation, and firm objectives Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure consistent delivery of transformation initiatives while meeting evolving regulatory requirements Develop and implement robust end-to-end frameworks for program enhancement to drive compliance with AML/KYC policy expectations and regulatory commitments Partner with Global Financial Crimes across 2LOD and peers within 1LOD to identify areas of opportunity to champion change and improve client experience Manage identified issues through defining strategic remediation and action plans, ensuring minimal business impact while maintaining timely delivery Support oversight efforts in managing risk across client populations to drive consistency in process management Oversee the implementation of governance structures with focus on cataloguing critical risk, socializing mitigation efforts, and aligning with partners and senior stakeholders on short- and long-term solutions for complex concepts Qualifications
5+ years of risk management, compliance, control, and/or audit experience in a bank or financial services institution with a track record of success Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, Law-related, or other related field Deep functional knowledge of Wealth industries and applicable Financial Crimes (AML, KYC, Anti-Tax Evasion, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Transaction Monitoring, Economic Sanctions) rules, regulations, policies, and processes; preferred knowledge of AML and Sanctions programs Ability to interpret policy and understand downstream operational/system implications Proven ability to learn systems quickly (ideally KYC systems or operational platforms) Ability to map policy requirements into business processes and system logic Experience with stakeholder management across frontline, compliance, legal, technology, communications, and other cross-functional teams; strong ability to drive productive discussions and clear decisions Comfort tracking milestones, dependencies, and RAG statuses across teams Superior organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities independently Self-motivated with a focus on maintaining a culture of control while prioritizing client experience Demonstrated relationship management skills to build partnerships across the business and influence diverse stakeholders Detail-oriented with ability to identify opportunities within existing processes Pragmatic problem-solver with independent, forward-thinking and strong critical thinking skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability To
Handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion Direct and drive senior stakeholders toward common goals with high emotional intelligence Operate with confidence in high-paced, high-profile environments Additional Skills Desired
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license is a plus Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project) Strong knowledge of Financial Crimes regulatory requirements and expectations (domestic and international) Strong time management and planning skills Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills Strong leadership qualities and integrity What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is committed to a first-class service standard. Our values include putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back. We offer opportunities to learn, achieve, and grow in a diverse, collaborative environment with comprehensive employee benefits. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. EEO statements apply without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Senioritiy level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Administrative
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Financial Crimes Risk Office – WM and US Banks Program Design – Policy Adherence & Risk Management – Assistant Vice President at Morgan Stanley. This role supports the ongoing oversight of the 1LOD Financial Crimes Risk program, identifies areas of opportunity for program enhancement, develops frameworks to drive operationalization of complex initiatives, and designs a robust control environment to minimize impacts across the front, middle, and back offices while maximizing client experience. Responsibilities
Support financial crimes programmatic readiness, including designing and rolling out programmatic trainings and procedures Establish and manage relationships with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive alignment on project goals, risk mitigation, and firm objectives Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure consistent delivery of transformation initiatives while meeting evolving regulatory requirements Develop and implement robust end-to-end frameworks for program enhancement to drive compliance with AML/KYC policy expectations and regulatory commitments Partner with Global Financial Crimes across 2LOD and peers within 1LOD to identify areas of opportunity to champion change and improve client experience Manage identified issues through defining strategic remediation and action plans, ensuring minimal business impact while maintaining timely delivery Support oversight efforts in managing risk across client populations to drive consistency in process management Oversee the implementation of governance structures with focus on cataloguing critical risk, socializing mitigation efforts, and aligning with partners and senior stakeholders on short- and long-term solutions for complex concepts Qualifications
5+ years of risk management, compliance, control, and/or audit experience in a bank or financial services institution with a track record of success Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, Law-related, or other related field Deep functional knowledge of Wealth industries and applicable Financial Crimes (AML, KYC, Anti-Tax Evasion, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Transaction Monitoring, Economic Sanctions) rules, regulations, policies, and processes; preferred knowledge of AML and Sanctions programs Ability to interpret policy and understand downstream operational/system implications Proven ability to learn systems quickly (ideally KYC systems or operational platforms) Ability to map policy requirements into business processes and system logic Experience with stakeholder management across frontline, compliance, legal, technology, communications, and other cross-functional teams; strong ability to drive productive discussions and clear decisions Comfort tracking milestones, dependencies, and RAG statuses across teams Superior organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities independently Self-motivated with a focus on maintaining a culture of control while prioritizing client experience Demonstrated relationship management skills to build partnerships across the business and influence diverse stakeholders Detail-oriented with ability to identify opportunities within existing processes Pragmatic problem-solver with independent, forward-thinking and strong critical thinking skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability To
Handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion Direct and drive senior stakeholders toward common goals with high emotional intelligence Operate with confidence in high-paced, high-profile environments Additional Skills Desired
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license is a plus Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project) Strong knowledge of Financial Crimes regulatory requirements and expectations (domestic and international) Strong time management and planning skills Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills Strong leadership qualities and integrity What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is committed to a first-class service standard. Our values include putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back. We offer opportunities to learn, achieve, and grow in a diverse, collaborative environment with comprehensive employee benefits. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. EEO statements apply without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Senioritiy level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Administrative
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