Global Financial Crimes: AML Risk Professional

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About Global Financial Crimes

In Global Financial Crimes (GFC) you will play a critical role in identifying potentially suspicious activity protecting vulnerable individuals and safeguarding the integrity of the financial system. GFC coordinates day-to-day implementation of the Firms financial crime prevention efforts. Including governance oversight and execution of the Firms Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Sanctions Anti-Corruption and Government and Political Activities Compliance programs.

If you are passionate about financial crimes prevention seeking a rewarding and dynamic career and focused on making a difference then GFC might be the right team for you.

Your Key Responsibilities:

As an experienced Director/Vice President KYC Controls Monitoring and Screening Professional in GFC you will:

• Assist with development and optimization of the KYC Controls program including the Enterprise Customer Risk Ranking (ECRR) and Negative News & Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screening to meet new or evolving regulatory requirements industry best practices and Firm/GFC risk tolerances.
• Work with partners in engineering to draft requirements and user stories conduct business analysis exercises and assist in the prioritization of product backlog items
• Liaise with stakeholders and subject matter experts across regions and business units to gather feedback and requirements
• Support the business-as-usual processes including executing administrative tasks and coordinating configuration and reference data updates within the system
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of the ECRR & Negative new model and partner with the Model Risk Control Team to perform root-cause analysis of anomalies.
• Develop and execute project plans to support the Negative News and PEP screening program including process improvements technology upgrades and regulatory imperatives
• Act as a project manager and key contact responsible for communication and maintenance of the team book of work
• Serve as a point of contact for GFC Advisory Risk and Onboarding Teams to respond to inquiries and provide advice regarding ECRR (model functionality and user interface).
• Communicate model and UI enhancements conduct UAT and coordinate training (create implement and maintain procedural training documents) to users and stakeholders
• Collaborate with colleagues and Business Partners to prepare for regulatory inquiries/exams and internal exams (e.g. Internal Audit) and support post-exam action plans.
• Assist with the creation of periodic metrics related to model output overrides for identification of themes and presentation to Business and GFC partners.
• Coordinate and execute required activities to attain and maintain compliance with Model Risk Management requirements (e.g. reviewing and analyzing outputs of inputs/outputs monitoring making updates to model documentation liaising with divisional Model Risk Control teams for administration tasks)
• Maintain awareness of current industry rules regulations and best practices regarding customer risk ranking.

What Were Looking for in You:

• 4 years relevant work experience preferably at a large/complex financial institution
• Experience or understanding of Know Your Customer (KYC) obligations customer onboarding processes and AML risk ranking in the financial industry
• Technology savvy with ability to quickly learn new systems and tools and to identify and implement enhancements
• Familiar with Agile methodology and relevant productivity software such as Jive Jira SQL and Tableau
• Experience with engaging senior stakeholders across technology and the business
• Proven ability to take ideas forward and to challenge others with integrity and maturity
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple demands and changing priorities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills attention to detail and time management
• Ability to perform analysis identify problems and design solutions in a collaborative manner within a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding judgement analytical skills and critical thinking including ability to analyze data to draw conclusions/themes and think strategically about presentation of materials
• Ability to work in a proactive and self-directed way with minimal direction and task management
• Understanding of statistical models and data analysis such as SQL Python R
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent MS Office skills including Excel PowerPoint and Teams

Where Youll be Working:

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. The Baltimore office is the Firms largest U.S. office outside of New York with approximately 2000 employees representing most of the Firms Divisions.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back that guide our more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll find trusted colleagues committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: 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.

Were committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Maryland: Salary range for the position: $75000 - $120000 Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business units incentive compensation plan which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Health Savings Account Dependent Day Care Savings Account Life Insurance Disability and Other Insurance Plans Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually) 10 Paid Holidays 401(k) and Short/Long Term Disability in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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