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.
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.
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.
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.
