Company Profile
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
Global Financial Crimes (GFC) coordinates day-to-day implementation of the Firm's enterprise-wide financial crime prevention efforts. GFC includes several legal and compliance disciplines and has responsibility for governance, oversight, and execution of the Firm's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Economic Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Government and Political Activities Compliance programs. GFC also develops and/or assists in the development of appropriate policies and procedures, including those designed to assist the business units to know their clients and conduct appropriate due diligence and to prevent, detect and report potentially suspicious activity. GFC has dedicated coverage managers and teams of analysts who advise and counsel each business unit regarding its AML, economic sanctions and anti-corruption obligations and its particular clients and transactions.
Background on the Team
The Wealth Management and Bank GFC Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) team focuses on the onboarding and enhanced due diligence associated with new clients and accounts of Morgan Stanley's Wealth Management and Bank businesses.
Reporting Lines
This role reports ultimately to the Head of Wealth Management and Bank GFC Advisory. The role does not have direct reports.
Primary Responsibilities
The WM and Bank GFC EDD Professional will:
-Review enhanced due diligence for both new and existing higher risk clients including analyzing corporate structures and other documentation as necessary
-Analyze and escalate negative news as necessary
-Determine and provide guidance on the appropriate client risk ranking
-Review of client accounts for potential matches to designated sanctions targets and prohibited persons lists
-Engage various third-party and internal databases to assist with due diligence searches as needed
-Develop an understanding of anti-money laundering regulations, policies, and procedures
-Provides guidance on policy and procedures to various stakeholders
-Conduct trainings to various stakeholders
-Participate in team meetings lead by the Head of WM and Bank GFC Advisory or designee
Role will require in office attendance 3 days/week.
Skills required (essential)
Candidates must have:
-4-year college degree with strong academic credentials
-Strong analytical skills
-Excellent written and verbal communications skills, attention to detail and strong time management skills
-Ability to interact in a mature and professional manner with a variety of individuals
-General knowledge of investing and markets and the ability to research or must evidence the ability to learn and adapt quickly
-Excellent judgment, initiative, and adherence to deadlines
-Ability to interact with branch office and business unit personnel and be willing to receive and apply feedback on work product from supervisor(s)
-Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license or certification within first 15 months of employment
Skills desired
-Fluent in Spanish or Portuguese
-Highly responsive team player who can think independently
-Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude in a fast-paced environment
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).