Global Financial Crimes KYC Advisory Vice President

About the role

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Global Financial Crimes Senior KYC Advisory Officer to help set and implement enterprise-wide KYC policy, controls, and program enhancements in partnership with Legal, GFC Advisory, Operations, business stakeholders, and Technology.

In the Legal & Compliance division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. This is a Vice President level position within the Global KYC Advisory Team, which sets KYC policy, coordinates enterprise-wide implementation of KYC requirements, and supports consistent execution of the Firm's KYC Program across business lines and regions.

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.

What you'll do in the role

• Draft, maintain, and advise on the Firm's Global KYC Standards, regional supplements, and related guidance.
• Plan, coordinate, and track implementation and periodic refresh of enterprise and regional KYC requirements.
• Advise stakeholders on KYC regulatory and policy requirements and recommend responsive control enhancements.
• Coordinate with regional GFC Advisory, Operations, business stakeholders, and Technology to implement KYC changes.
• Support governance and oversight of the Firm's KYC Program, including the KYC Standards Committee and related working groups.
• Partner with GFC Strategy on implementation and ongoing maintenance of Enterprise Customer Risk Ranking controls.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments, industry guidance, and leading practices affecting KYC and AML.
• Lead a small team and oversee the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise-wide KYC controls.

What you'll bring to the role

• 8+ years of relevant AML or KYC Advisory experience, preferably within a large financial institution, consulting firm, asset manager, law firm, or government or regulatory body.
• Deep knowledge of applicable AML laws, rules, and regulations, with familiarity in sanctions and anti-corruption requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions in a time-sensitive environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and effective time management.
• Sound judgment and the ability to identify, manage, and appropriately escalate issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Effective presentation and stakeholder-management skills across functions, business lines, and regions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead staff and manage multiple priorities in a complex organization.

Additional information

Please note that the location listed for this role is temporary. The position's work location will transition to 1445 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202 at a future date. In-Person interviews will be required for the role.

What You Can Expect from Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients - helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years.

Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.

At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Pay and benefits

Texas: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 110000 and 162500 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.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.