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Vice President - Senior KYC Advisory Officer

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

About the role

We are seeking someone to join our team as a Global Financial Crimes (GFC) Senior KYC Advisory Officer within the Legal & Compliance division. This Vice President level position is 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
  • Advise key stakeholders of KYC regulatory and policy requirements and suggest enhancement of KYC controls in response to regulatory and policy change
  • Aid 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
  • Manage small team of KYC Advisory staff
  • Coordinate with GFC Strategy on the implementation and continued maintenance of Enterprise Customer Risk Ranking controls
  • Stay 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

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8-12 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

  • Minimum of 8-12 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

Skills

  • Understanding of relevant laws, rules and regulations pertaining to AML as well as sanctions and anti-corruption
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and effective time management
  • Sound judgment and ability to manage and escalate issues internally
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and team-player attitude
  • Strong presentation skills

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits and perks
  • Opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work

Pay

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $205,000 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.

Schedule

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.

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