Assoc, P3, Oversight, Monitoring and Testing : Job Level - Associate

A Topline Description of the Role - max 1 sentence

We are seeking someone to join our team as an International Global Financial Crimes (GFC) Screening and Monitoring Associate.

B Standard Description of Division Team Overview

In the Legal & Compliance division we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firms management of legal regulatory and franchise risk. This is an Associate level position within the International GFC Investigations team which is responsible for the detection investigation and reporting of suspicious activity within all Business Units across APAC and EMEA (including Institutional Equities Fixed Income Commodities Investment Management and Investment Banking). .

C Standard Description of the Firm

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 Firms enterprise-wide financial crime prevention efforts. GFC includes both legal and compliance disciplines and has responsibility for governance oversight and execution of the Firms Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Sanctions Anti-Corruption Anti-Tax Evasion 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.

D Part 1: Scope of Role What youll do

The International GFC Screening & Monitoring Analyst/Associate will be based in Glasgow and report to the International Screening And Monitoring Lead in Glasgow.

Primary responsibilities will include:
>Assessing the financial crime risks associated with existing clients of the Firm via the ongoing screening processes.
>Timely execution of screening alerts involving adverse media reviews sanctions reviews transaction monitoring and client activity reviews.
>Acting as an escalation point for the relevant Operations and Regional GFC teams to ensure escalations to the team are made correctly and efficiently.
>Liaising with key stakeholders within Legal and Compliance and the Business to manage the timely escalation of issues identified in the alert reviews. D Part 2: Scope of Role What youll bring JA Tier expected minimum experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
>Recent experience in financial crimes compliance testing investigations or other risk/control functions is desired.
>Experience of investigating screening alerts including adverse media and transaction monitoring is an advantage.
>Understanding of financial markets and products (in particular Equities Fixed Income Commodities and Investment Banking / Capital Markets) is an advantage.
>University degree or equivalent with strong academic credentials.
>Possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
>Demonstrate a good understanding of financial crimes risks and be able to recognize and escalate risks and issues appropriately.
>Highly-motivated and organised self-starter with the ability to work independently while collaborating and coordinating as part of the global team.
>Able to effectively handle a fast-paced environment re-prioritising work in response to business needs and working to tight deadlines.

E What you can expect from Morgan Stanley Standard global paragraph preconfigured in all postings

F Regional insertions e.g. Wage transparency EEO Regulatory etc. RECRUITER to insert standard disclosures for location and division where applicable

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Interested in flexible working opportunities Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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 89 years. Our values - putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.