Assistant Vice President - Financial Crimes Risk Officer - Program Advisory

Financial Crimes Program Advisory Assistant Vice President

The Financial Crimes Program Advisory Assistant Vice President is part of the First Line Financial Crimes Risk Office Team responsible for the requirements and maintenance of the first line of defense financial crimes program defining risk mitigant strategy, policy changes and technology requirement for Wealth Management & E

• TRADE including supporting US Banks, and Investment Management business.

This role will engagement with different partners to develop, enhance and redesign of Financial Crimes Policy, process and procedure requirement focusing on risk mitigation and enhanced execution. Leads coordination efforts and set strategic priorities and direction for the development and implementation of the new programs requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and effective execution. Focused on enhanced control environment, reduced manual processes, and automated controls. Serves as a trusted advisor to the business and partners to deliver solutions to complex and elevated issues.

This role involves collecting and analyzing data to provide actionable insights that support decision-making and strategic planning within the US Financial Crime Risk Modeling & Advanced Analytics team. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to create scalable data science solutions that align with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Responsibilities : - Support the development and implementation of new processes, requirements, policy changes, and design of new operating models for Wealth Management & E

Required Experience : - 5+ years of relevant experience with BSA / AML Regulations within the financial services industry, or at a financial services regulator (e.g., FINRA, Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Reserve Bank, etc.), - Have an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or other related fields, - Strong leadership qualities and evidence a strong work ethic as well as a high degree of integrity, - Implementation and execution of Financial Crimes Programs requirements, - Knowledge of Financial Crimes laws and regulations and familiarity with best practice first line procedures and processes. - Familiarity with data reconciliation across applications - Experience with data application mapping (inflows and outflows) - Experience with relational databases, file systems, reading & writing code (e.g. SAS, SQL) - Experience in one or more of the following areas : business intelligence / analytics, data management, data governance, data controls, data quality management, and / or data architecture - Understanding of data governance, data quality, and data management and data concepts - Strong Experience in Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Excel / PowerPoint / Word / Access) - In-depth knowledge and experience with various machine learning algorithms (supervised and unsupervised) and analytical toolkits

Ability to : - Analyze, summarize, and communicate effectively, - Working knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Excel / PowerPoint / Word / Access), - Work Independently and being proactive. - Operate with confidence and comfort in high-paced and high-profile environments with minimum supervision, - Multitask effectively and execute actions promptly. - Identify issues, investigate root causes, and escalate promptly, - Handle highly confidential information professionally and with appropriate discretion.

Additional Skills Desired : - Certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification / license is a plus. - Certified Sanctions Specialist is a plus, - Knowledge of Financial Crimes regulatory requirements and expectations, - Strong time management and planning skills, - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. - Working knowledge of programming language (e.g. SQL) and experience with data visualization tools - Experience on AI collaboration and integration to BAU processes.

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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