Morgan Stanley
Global Financial Crimes (GFC) - Client Risk Unit (CRU) Manager, VP
We are seeking someone to join our team as a Global Financial Crimes (GFC) - Client Risk Unit (CRU) Manager, VP. 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 Vice President level position within the Client Risk Unit where you will be responsible for evaluating client relationships that pose the highest financial crimes risk, while also serving as a check and challenge over the first line's execution of enhanced due diligence. 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. In Global Financial Crimes (GFC), you will play a critical role in identifying potentially suspicious activity, protecting vulnerable individuals, and safeguarding the integrity of the financial system. GFC coordinates day-to-day implementation of the Firm's financial crime prevention efforts, including governance, oversight, and execution of the Firm's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Government and Political Activities Compliance programs.
What you’ll do in the role
Manage, recruit and maintain oversight of CRU Professionals
Serve as a point of escalation and provide advisory support, guidance, and effective challenge in connection to KYC Onboarding and EDD with respect to clients and counterparties.
Support key projects and initiatives related to assessing and mitigating the Firm's exposure to money laundering and other financial crimes
Review enhanced due diligence for both new and existing higher risk clients including analyzing corporate structures and other documentation as necessary
Analyze and elevate financial crimes negative news as necessary
Determine and provide guidance on the appropriate client risk ranking
Review client accounts for potential matches to designated sanctions targets and prohibited persons lists
Engage various third‑party and internal databases to assist with due diligence searches as needed
Develop an understanding of anti‑money laundering regulations, policies, and procedures
Provide guidance on policy and procedures to various stakeholders
Conduct trainings to various stakeholders
Liaise and coordinate within GFC and key stakeholders across the Firm to ensure appropriate execution of the Firm's Financial Crimes Prevention Program
What you’ll bring to the role
Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience
8+ years of relevant anti‑money laundering and / or financial crimes experience, preferably at a large / complex financial institution, law firm or government / regulatory body
5+ years of relevant managerial experience
Ability to understand and assess a wide variety of complex products, services and client types
High motivated self‑starter able to work independently while collaborating and coordinating as part of a global program
Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex workflows and excellent attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, attention to detail and strong time management skills
Ability to interact in a mature and professional manner with a variety of individuals
Strong knowledge of investing and markets and the ability to research or must evidence the ability to learn and adapt quickly
Excellent judgment, initiative, and adherence to deadlines
Ability to interact with branch office and business unit personnel and be willing to receive and apply feedback on work product from supervisor(s)
Fluent in Spanish or Portuguese desired but not required
Certification as an Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification / license or certification within first 15 months of employment
Where you’ll be working This role will require in office attendance 3 days / week. Two of those days will be Anchor Days where you will be in the office with your teammates to learn, grow, and collaborate in person.
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.
Salary range for the position: $95,000 - $165,000 Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and X Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short / Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership / union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M / F / Disability / Vet).
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What you’ll do in the role
Manage, recruit and maintain oversight of CRU Professionals
Serve as a point of escalation and provide advisory support, guidance, and effective challenge in connection to KYC Onboarding and EDD with respect to clients and counterparties.
Support key projects and initiatives related to assessing and mitigating the Firm's exposure to money laundering and other financial crimes
Review enhanced due diligence for both new and existing higher risk clients including analyzing corporate structures and other documentation as necessary
Analyze and elevate financial crimes negative news as necessary
Determine and provide guidance on the appropriate client risk ranking
Review client accounts for potential matches to designated sanctions targets and prohibited persons lists
Engage various third‑party and internal databases to assist with due diligence searches as needed
Develop an understanding of anti‑money laundering regulations, policies, and procedures
Provide guidance on policy and procedures to various stakeholders
Conduct trainings to various stakeholders
Liaise and coordinate within GFC and key stakeholders across the Firm to ensure appropriate execution of the Firm's Financial Crimes Prevention Program
What you’ll bring to the role
Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience
8+ years of relevant anti‑money laundering and / or financial crimes experience, preferably at a large / complex financial institution, law firm or government / regulatory body
5+ years of relevant managerial experience
Ability to understand and assess a wide variety of complex products, services and client types
High motivated self‑starter able to work independently while collaborating and coordinating as part of a global program
Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex workflows and excellent attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, attention to detail and strong time management skills
Ability to interact in a mature and professional manner with a variety of individuals
Strong knowledge of investing and markets and the ability to research or must evidence the ability to learn and adapt quickly
Excellent judgment, initiative, and adherence to deadlines
Ability to interact with branch office and business unit personnel and be willing to receive and apply feedback on work product from supervisor(s)
Fluent in Spanish or Portuguese desired but not required
Certification as an Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification / license or certification within first 15 months of employment
Where you’ll be working This role will require in office attendance 3 days / week. Two of those days will be Anchor Days where you will be in the office with your teammates to learn, grow, and collaborate in person.
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.
Salary range for the position: $95,000 - $165,000 Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and X Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short / Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership / union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M / F / Disability / Vet).
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