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About Global Financial Crimes
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.
Your Key Responsibilities:
As an experienced Transaction Monitoring Controls Product Owner, you will:
>Scope, define, and prioritize system related enhancement requests for the Firm's Transaction Monitoring System
>Conduct agile ceremonies (on squad and fleet level) as Product Owner
>Draft and refine user stories for TMS related enhancements with key stakeholders' inputs
>Conduct ongoing monitoring procedures (including data and functional centric ones) according to the Firm's Model Risk Management policy and timeline
>Oversee and/or directly perform analysis and data manipulations on large datasets to support the development of solutions that derive insights from a variety of data sources (BU systems, trading systems, exchange data, monitoring systems, etc.), connecting the dots on GFC risks facing the Firm
>Collaborate with Legal and Compliance colleagues as and when appropriate with respect to ongoing initiatives (e.g. Trade Surveillance, Communications Surveillance, Control Group, Conduct Risk, Coverage Compliance, Regulatory Enquiries, Legal / Litigation etc.)
>Coordinate with FCT and other Legal and Compliance colleagues in addressing regulatory requests and questions from other departments within MS on the transaction monitoring program
>Maintain up-to-date documentation related to the various aspects of the program, including but not limited to the model developer document and scenario listing
>Escalate and problem solve with senior executive sponsors and peers on the team when projects are at risk, have roadblocks or are running behind
What We're Looking for in You
>5+ years relevant work experience, with respect to AML transaction monitoring (not sanctions screening) of financial crimes within large financial institutions
>Knowledge of System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
>Proficiency in Agile methodology including relevant productivity software such as Jive, Jira, and Tableau, and user stories writing
>Experience in scoping, developing and prioritizing plans for tactical and strategic pieces of work
>Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple demands and changing priorities with tight timeframe
>Experience with engaging senior stakeholders across technology and the business
>Proven ability to take ideas forward and to challenge others with integrity and maturity
>Ability to identify, monitor and manage project risks, issues and dependencies and agree appropriate risk responses
>Technology savvy with ability to quickly learn new systems and tools, and to identify and implement enhancements
>Outstanding judgement, analytical skills, and critical thinking, including solid ability to analyze data to draw conclusions/themes and think strategically about presentation of materials
>Ability to work in a proactive and self-directed way with minimal direction and task management
>Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel functions and PowerPoint, interpersonal and teamwork skills
>CAMS or equivalent AML certification/license, or ability to obtain certification within first 15 months of employment
Preferred Experience We're Looking for in You
>Bachelor/Advance degree in engineering, computer science, or a related science/data field
>Project Management Certification
>Scrum Master Certification or Agile coaching experience
>SQL/structural database knowledge
>Knowledge of Actimize
Where You'll be Working
This role will require in office attendance 3 days/week. Two of those days will be Anchor Days where you will be in the office with your teammates to learn, grow, and collaborate in person.
Equal Opportunities Statement
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.
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).