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Form of workMorgan 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. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success.
Together, we share a common set of values rooted in doing the right thing, putting clients first, leading with exceptional ideas and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, achieve, and grow. 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. The Financial Crimes Training VP will: Define and execute against Financial Crimes training strategy initiatives for Wealth Management's first line Identify training gaps and conduct needs assessment to determine the specific KYC training needs of different stakeholder groups Create training materials such as new hire onboarding, refresher trainings, systems training, etc. in partnership with key stakeholders Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify/agree on training scope, process, dependencies, milestones, and major deliverables Deliver training to staff, both on a scheduled basis and as needed (e.g., procedural updates) Develop and implement metrics and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of KYC training programs, making continuous improvements based on feedback and results Track and monitor data related to training completion, and escalation processes for training not completed within timelines Identify and escalate training related issues to leadership Prepare necessary documentation and reporting to evidence training for senior leadership and audit Provide guidance on the first line Financial Crimes Program as well as related firm-wide policies and procedures Publish, manage and update growing library of training material and reference materials for Financial Crimes team Drive relevant discussions and decisions, and assist in action item tracking, project plans, milestones, and meeting documentation Leverage globally available learning content and solutions to support organizational and business specific learning needs Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Business Leaders, Second Line, Technology, and Internal Audit Required Experience: 7+ years of experience in Financial Crimes/AML and/or procedure training Demonstrated experience in establishing and leading AML training programs Have a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or another related field Financial Services, Audit or Compliance background and/or experience with financial services compliance Ability to: Take initiative, analyze, summarize, and communicate effectively Multitask effectively and appropriately prioritize assignments Investigate, identify issues, impacts and trends to provide comprehensive training 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: Graduate degree is a plus Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation is a plus Working knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Access) Strong understanding of AML regulatory requirements and expectations Strong time management and planning skills Expertise in managing programs focused on ensuring quality within Financial Crimes Risk programs.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Strong leadership qualities with the ability to manage teams and evidence a strong work ethic as well as a high degree of integrity Experience in supporting audit and regulatory inquiries and interactions with Board, senior management, and consultants 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). Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $95,000 and $170,000 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.
