Global Financial Crimes: Screening Project Manager (Vice President)

Morgan Stanley • Baltimore, MD

412d • $105,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The GFC Monitoring and Screening Controls team at Morgan Stanley is seeking an experienced project manager and business analyst to support the Firm's Screening controls program. This role involves planning and overseeing complex projects, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with KYC and sanctions obligations. The candidate will also be responsible for managing strategic projects and enhancing the technology controls that support the Firm's financial crime prevention efforts.

Requirements

• 5+ years relevant work experience in project management within the screening or financial crimes control space.
• Strong understanding of KYC and global sanctions programs across Americas and EMEA.
• Proven ability to take ideas forward and challenge others with integrity.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple demands and changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in collating information for regulatory inquiries.
• Experience in scoping, developing, and prioritizing plans for strategic work.
• Ability to identify, monitor, and manage project risks and issues.
• Technology savvy with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and productivity software such as Jive, Jira, and Tableau.
• Outstanding judgment, analytical skills, and critical thinking.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with self-directed data acquisition/analysis using database query tools.
• Ability to work proactively and self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans to support the sanctions screening program, including process improvements and technology upgrades.
• Collaborate with team members and external stakeholders to communicate project status and resolve challenges.
• Provide US-hours support for inquiries from risk, business, and operations groups regarding the screening controls program.
• Assist with regulatory exams, inquiries, and internal audits, overseeing document production.
• Conduct data analysis and targeted back-testing to support operations and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and training programs related to financial crime risk management.
• Facilitate and attend key governance forums, partnering with senior stakeholders to streamline processes.
• Support the creation of key performance and key risk metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall Program.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes related to economic sanctions and KYC, ensuring compliance.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Day Care Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability and Other Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off including Sick Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Annual discretionary incentive compensation award
• Participation in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan with potential discretionary bonus component

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees