Morgan Stanley
Global Financial Crimes: Data Program Support & Monitoring Director (AVP)
Morgan Stanley, New York, New York, us, 10261
Global Financial Crimes (GFC) Data Testing Lead
We are seeking someone to join our team as a Global Financial Crimes (GFC) Data Testing Lead. 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 Director level position within the Monitoring & Screening Controls team, where you will be responsible for designing a risk-based GFC data testing framework, plan, and underlying procedures, as well as executing tests in accordance with that plan. The scope of data testing will include all upstream clients, asset movement, and referential data feeding GFC models. The data tester will leverage insights from data quality issues, industry and firmwide thematic risks to inform the scope and strategy of the data testing plan. The role requires accessing GFC data, analyzing the data, and continuously following up with upstream data providers, to ensure that the root cause of any testing issue is documented, understood, and if necessary remediated.
The GFC data testing role will contribute to improving data quality by identifying data issues that have a potential impact on GFC controls. As the data program matures, the role will support GFC's transformation efforts by improving GFC's use of the data available in the firm to enhance the Firm's ability to measure, prevent, and detect financial crime risks.
What You'll Do In The Role
Support GFC Data Governance by publishing a data testing framework, procedures, and a plan to test GFC data input and outputs on a risk-based approach
Identify critical data elements, thematic issues with respect to source systems, support defining data standards and data quality rules for data quality management
Partner with IT counterparts in cataloguing Data Quality rules
Partner with IT and GFC counterparts to identify and resolve Data Quality Exceptions
Provide timely and accurate metrics and reporting of Data Quality across Global Financial Crimes
Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent certification/license – or certification within first 15 months of employment
What You'll Bring To The Role
5+ years of relevant experience in risk and controls; data governance and data quality
Ability to solicit information from stakeholders at various levels of the organization
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to prioritize, organize and manage deadlines
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
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.
Base Pay Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 90,000 and 155,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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The GFC data testing role will contribute to improving data quality by identifying data issues that have a potential impact on GFC controls. As the data program matures, the role will support GFC's transformation efforts by improving GFC's use of the data available in the firm to enhance the Firm's ability to measure, prevent, and detect financial crime risks.
What You'll Do In The Role
Support GFC Data Governance by publishing a data testing framework, procedures, and a plan to test GFC data input and outputs on a risk-based approach
Identify critical data elements, thematic issues with respect to source systems, support defining data standards and data quality rules for data quality management
Partner with IT counterparts in cataloguing Data Quality rules
Partner with IT and GFC counterparts to identify and resolve Data Quality Exceptions
Provide timely and accurate metrics and reporting of Data Quality across Global Financial Crimes
Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent certification/license – or certification within first 15 months of employment
What You'll Bring To The Role
5+ years of relevant experience in risk and controls; data governance and data quality
Ability to solicit information from stakeholders at various levels of the organization
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to prioritize, organize and manage deadlines
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
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.
Base Pay Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 90,000 and 155,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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) Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet). Seniority level: Director. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Finance and Sales.
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