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Global Financial Crimes Sanctions Compliance Coverage Director (AVP)

Morgan Stanley


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

We are seeking someone to join our team as a Sanctions Compliance Coverage Professional (ISG / IM) in Global Financial Crimes to be responsible for compliance and regulatory matters pertaining to economic sanctions programs adhered to under the Firms Global Sanctions Policy including the U.S. Department of the Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) His Majestys Treasury of the United Kingdoms Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the Council of the European Union (EU Council).

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 a Director level position within the Sanctions Compliance team where you will be responsible for compliance and regulatory matters pertaining to economic sanctions programs under the Firms Global Sanctions Policy.

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.

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.

What youll do in the role:

  • Assist in the ongoing development administration and implementation of the Firms economic sanctions compliance program including review and investigate escalated payments and/or transactions identified for potential matches to sanctions lists; ensure prompt handling and response
  • Address sanctions related queries from first line risk business and operations groups with respect to sanctioned products and related risks work with GFC business advisory and legal teams to advise the lines of business on issues performing and reviewing highly sensitive client and transaction search information reporting escalating and documenting results
  • Maintain awareness of regulatory changes related to economic sanctions ensuring proper communication and timely implementation of new procedures and/or enhanced due diligence programs in compliance with any change in laws and regulations
  • Develop recommend and implement risk-based processes and controls to ensure business unit compliance with economic sanction especially emerging regimes and programs
  • Draft maintain and implement economic sanctions policies and procedures where appropriate develop content and deliver training to relevant internal audiences concerning economic sanctions and collect interpret and escalate metrics regarding sanctions compliance-related events
  • Coordinate with the Risk Assessment team on the annual economic sanctions Risk Assessment assist with regulatory exams and inquiries and internal audits including overseeing document productions and conduct ad hoc due diligence projects

What youll bring to the role:

  • Strong academic credentials; Bachelors degree required
  • At least 7 years relevant experience preferably at a large/complex financial institution law firm or government/regulatory body
  • Detailed understanding of the laws rules regulations and industry best practice pertaining to economic sanctions in particular the sanctions programs administered and enforced across EMEA and by OFAC and experience in managing export control risk
  • Experience in configuration of client and transactional screening technologies and management of alert disposition processes as well as ability to understand and assess complex commercial transactions
  • Highly motivated self-starter able to work independently while collaborating and coordinating as part of a global program strong interpersonal skills communications skills attention to detail and effective time management
  • Strong project management skills analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to provide viable solutions in a time-sensitive environment and to appropriately escalate issues internally
  • Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license - or certification within first 15 months of employment


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 thats differentiated and weve 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 - 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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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 90000 and 155000 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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion where individuals are hired developed and advanced based on their skills and talents.

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

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