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Asia Wealth Management, KYC Process Optimization Lead, Vice President, Hong Kong

AT Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley

Asia Wealth Management, KYC Process Optimization Lead, Vice President, Hong Kong

Hong Kong

About The Department

Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management provides highly customized financial advice, investment solutions and brokerage services to individuals, families and foundations. As Morgan Stanley's premier service for individuals and families with significant means, we specialize in providing our clients with custom-tailored financial solutions and a level of sophistication and access to expertise and investments typically reserved for large corporations, financial institutions and governments.

Within Private Wealth Management the Account Management Team (AMT) is responsible for the KYC life cycle processes such as client onboarding, trigger event and AML periodic review. AMT staff based in Hong Kong and Singapore cover PWM Asia and the staff based in Sydney and Melbourne cover WM Australia.

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About the Role

This role will be responsible for identifying and implementing functional design changes to simplify and improve the client lifecycle management KYC processes and standards. This will include a front to back review of the account onboarding process and post onboarding process; providing solutions to streamline both processes and implement initiatives to improve production rates. This role will be based in Hong Kong but will cover both Asia and Australia.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • The ideal candidate will have experience working at other private banks in Hong Kong/Singapore in a first line client lifecycle management leadership role and have experience in process optimization and/or design of client lifecycle management processes.
  • Identify new account opening and post onboarding process improvements, synergies and enhancements and present recommendations
  • Manage and undertake end-to-end project tasks including requirement analysis/documentation to implementation support
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in PWM Asia and WM Australia on new account onboarding and post onboarding enhancements and implementation status
  • Develop KPIs to measure current state and impact of enhancements on improving new account onboarding and post onboarding process
  • Evaluate project performance post implementation and resolve any issues with stakeholders
  • Maintain project plans and governance, including tracking and deliverables monitoring

Requirements

  • Experience in process optimization and/or design
  • 10 plus years of experience in client onboarding, client due diligence and/or related areas
  • Has a good understanding of regulations related to KYC and EDD
  • Management of operational and functional teams
  • Strong project management, analytical and organizational skills
  • Confident interacting with senior stakeholders, including experienced process owners and subject matter experts
  • Experience in Agile development practice, Lean Methodology, Design Thinking or User Centered Design is a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • High attention to detail and a solution focused mindset. Experimental and flexible

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required or equivalent education or experience
  • 10+ years plus relevant working experience in the financial services industry
  • Previous experience in KYC and client lifecycle management within a top-tier private bank
  • Fluent in English

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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Client-provided location(s): Hong Kong
Job ID: Morgan-549783081483
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Return-to-Work Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)