About Morgan Stanley
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.
Team Profile
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 Firm's financial crime prevention efforts. Including governance, oversight, and execution of the Firm's 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 will you be doing?
As a Sanctions Compliance team member in GFC, you will:
> Assist in the ongoing development, administration, and implementation of the Firm's economic sanctions compliance program
> 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
> Support reviews of highly sensitive client and transaction information, documenting results and escalating as necessary
> Assist with ongoing maintenance and review of economic sanctions policies and procedures
> Coordinate with the Risk Assessment team on the yearly economic sanctions Risk Assessment
> Conduct ad hoc due diligence projects arising from the administration of the economic sanctions program
> Assist with responding to regulatory exams and inquiries and internal audits, including overseeing document productions
> Collect, interpret, and escalate metrics and other management information regarding sanctions compliance-related events What we're looking for:
> A university degree or equivalent with strong academic credentials
> Recent relevant experience within a Sanctions Compliance function, preferably at a large/complex financial institution
> 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
> Knowledge of financial markets and products (in particular, Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and Investment Banking).
> Highly motivated self-starter able to work independently while collaborating and coordinating as part of a global program
> Strong written and verbal communications skills with a high level of attention to detail
> Sound judgment and ability to identify and escalate risks and issues appropriately
> Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
> Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and re-prioritise work in a fast-paced environment
> 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:
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 - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll 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. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
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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.