Assistant Vice President – Wealth Management and US Banks Financial Crimes KYC Office – Training & Communications

About the role

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 KYC Office Communications AVP will execute against financial crimes communications strategy initiatives for the Wealth Management, US Banks, and MSIM KYC Office. They will align communications to change management processes, coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and agree on communications objectives, audience, and timing, draft communications, and ensure consistency in messaging across the KYC office.

Responsibilities

• Execute against financial crimes communications strategy initiatives for the Wealth Management, US Banks, and MSIM KYC Office
• Align communications to change management processes
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and agree on communications objectives, audience, and timing
• Draft communications and coordinate feedback and approval on topics impacting KYC Office, inclusive of but not limited to new initiatives, procedure updates, trainings, and organizational changes
• Ensure consistency in messaging across KYC office including alignment between communications, procedures, and training
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Business Leaders, Second Line, Technology, and Internal Audit
• Own and govern KYC Office communications sites, ensuring content is accurately maintained, historically archived, and compliant with established standards

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in financial crimes/AML/KYC and/or communications
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, or another related field
• Ability to take initiative, analyze, summarize, and communicate effectively
• Thrive in an evolving workplace
• Work both independently and in a team environment
• Distill complex ideas and concepts into clearly digestible material
• 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

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Access)
• Strong understanding of AML regulatory requirements and expectations
• Strong time management and planning skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Experience in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)