Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm that conducts its business through three principal business segments-Institutional Securities, Wealth Management (WM), and Asset Management. Morgan Stanley provides comprehensive financial advice and services to its clients including brokerage, investment advisory, financial and wealth planning, credit and lending, deposits and cash management, annuities, insurance, retirement, and trust services.
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The WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk Team is embedded within the Firm's business line. It is responsible for identifying, assessing, and escalating potential money laundering and reputational risk issues associated with higher risk client types. The WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk Team is considered the first line of defense and supports the onboarding, enhanced due diligence, and negative news processes for Morgan Stanley.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Financial Crimes Program Management AVP will assist with project coordination, scheduling, agendas, documents, and meeting notes.
The Financial Crimes Program Management AVP will:
- Support key projects and initiatives related to assessing and mitigating the Firm's exposure to money laundering and other financial crimes.
- Compile detailed documentation for project requirements, design, testing and implementation/post-implementation
- Assist in project issue tracking and resolution
- Assist with project budgeting and budget tracking
- Contribute to relevant discussions and decisions, and assist in action item tracking, project plans, milestones, and meeting documentation
- Track and report status on multiple cross-divisional projects/programs across divisions, functions and workstreams
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Business Leaders, Second Line, Technology, and Internal Audit
Qualifications - External
Required Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in financial crimes/AML and/or project management
- Have a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or another related field
- Experience supporting compliance projects
Ability to:
- Take initiative, analyze, summarize, and communicate effectively
- Multitask effectively and appropriately prioritize assignments
- Work both independently and in a team environment
- Distill complex ideas and concepts into actionable items
- Work in a matrixed organization; leveraging resources across the organization to complete deliverables
- Develop internal relationships, influence stakeholders, and build consensus
- Handle highly confidential information professionally and with appropriate discretion
Additional Skills Desired:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation is a plus
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Access)
- General knowledge of AML regulatory requirements and expectations (domestic and international)
- Strong time management and planning skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
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.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $135,000 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.
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).