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Financial Crimes KYC Advisory Vice President

Morgan Stanley · Dallas, TX · 2 mo ago
FinanceFull-time

About the role

We are seeking someone to join our team as a Global Financial Crimes (GFC) KYC Advisory Officer within the Legal & Compliance division. This is a Vice President level position within the KYC Advisory Team tasked with setting KYC policy in coordination with Global Financial Crimes Advisory and Legal colleagues, and implementing KYC control changes and enhancements, working directly with Operations, the Business Unit stakeholders and Firm Technology units where necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, maintain and advise on the firm's Global KYC Standards, including supplements, additional guidance as necessary
  • Plan, coordinate and track the implementation of the Firm's Global KYC Standards, including periodic refresh, and related regional standards across the Enterprise
  • Advises key stakeholders of KYC regulatory and policy requirements and suggests enhancement of KYC controls in response to regulatory and policy change
  • Affords assistance to regional GFC Financial Crimes Advisory teams in the periodic refresh process, including coordinating with Operations, Business Unit stakeholders and Technology to implement enhancements and control changes
  • Affords assistance in managing the governance and oversight of the Firm's KYC efforts, including the Firm's KYC Standards Committee, and working groups with GFC, business unit, Operations, and Technology representatives
  • Coordinates with GFC Strategy on the implementation and continued maintenance of Enterprise Customer Risk Ranking controls
  • Stays up to date on relevant industry best practices, guidance and regulatory landscape, including but not limited to; USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, FATF, 5th Money Laundering Directive
  • Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of KYC Controls enterprise-wide

Requirements

  • 8+ years of relevant Ant-Money Laundering or KYC Advisory experience, preferably at a large financial institution, consulting firm, asset manager, law firm, or government/regulatory body
  • Deep understanding of relevant laws, rules and regulations pertaining to AML as well as sanctions and anti-corruption
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to provide viable solutions in a time-sensitive environment
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and effective time management
  • Sound judgment and an ability to manage and appropriately escalate issues internally
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and team-player attitude
  • Strong presentation skills

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Law, Compliance, or a related discipline
  • Experience in a similar role within a financial services firm
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance standards
  • Experience with KYC processes and procedures

Skills

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

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. Global Financial Crimes (GFC) coordinates day-to-day implementation of the Firm's enterprise-wide financial crime prevention efforts. GFC includes several legal and compliance disciplines and has responsibility for governance, oversight, and execution of the Firm's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Economic Sanctions, Anti-Tax Evasion, Anti-Corruption and Government and Political Activities Compliance programs. GFC also develops and/or assists in the development of appropriate policies and procedures, including those designed to assist the business units to know their clients and conduct appropriate due diligence and to prevent, detect and report potentially suspicious activity.

Pay

Morgan Stanley offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. Details will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

The role is full-time and permanent.

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