Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

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 integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

Department Profile
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.

Primary Responsibilities
- Determine sampling population in accordance with procedures
- Assist in preparing ongoing and ad hoc reporting for senior management
- Report metrics and communicate results to senior management and stakeholders
- Share any required feedback with QC Analysts to ensure consistency / standardize findings
- Escalate weekly results with Quality Control Bank Officers for final review and sign-off

Qualifications

Required Experience:
Minimum undergraduate degree in related field
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial crimes/AML compliance testing, Audit or similar related QA/QC testing experience

Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of AML regulatory requirements and expectations (Domestic - US and International - non-US), MS WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk policies and procedures, KYC standards, and QC Program and procedures
- Good managerial, communications, analytical, project management and planning skills to be able to implement QC Testing Program including sampling methodology, developing metrics and reporting, and coordinating with QC Analysts to drive consistency in QC testing and outcomes as appropriate
- Good knowledge of business, products, operations, systems and organization to be able to implement the QC program
- Basic knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Access)

Ability to:
- Take initiative, analyze, summarize, and communicate effectively
- Investigate, identify issues, impacts and trends as a result of QC testing to propose comprehensive solutions
- Identify and recommend improvements to the QC Program
- Multitask effectively and action matters promptly
- Work independently and in a team environment
- Handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion.
- Work in a high volume, fast paced environment; and
- Work in a matrixed organization, leveraging resources across the organization in order to perform QC activity and make recommendations based on QC findings
Collect data, develop trend analysis, and prepare reporting of key QC metrics for relevant stakeholders.

Additional Skills Desired:
Certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license/audit/control testing certification (is a plus)


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).

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 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll 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: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

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.