Global Financial Crimes Testing Vice President

Morgan Stanley•Baltimore, MD

1d•$95,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Vice President Tester to join the Global Financial Crimes (GFC) Testing team. This role is critical in strengthening the Firm's financial crime prevention framework by providing deep subject-matter expertise on emerging digital asset risks, and by overseeing the governance, assessment, and validation of the Firm's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Government and Political Activities controls. In the Legal & Compliance division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. As a Vice President Tester on the GFC Testing team, you will be responsible for evaluating and assessing control effectiveness, identifying risk themes, and supporting continuous enhancement of the Firm's global financial crimes program. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. 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.

Requirements

8 - 10 years of relevant experience in financial crimes compliance, audit, assurance, or testing within a financial institution, consulting firm or regulatory authority
Strong understanding of AML, Sanctions, Anti-Corruption, Anti-Tax Evasion and related financial crimes frameworks
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent) with strong academic credentials
Ability to assess complex processes and design risk based testing approaches across diverse business lines and technology environments
Demonstrated experience leading reviews and developing junior staff
Understanding of the audit and testing processes and approaches
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues succinctly to senior audiences
Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments in a dynamic and fast paced environment
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
ACAMS or equivalent certification (or required within 15 months)

Nice To Haves

CIA, CFE, CPA, ACCA, ACA, or similar certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and execute risk based reviews across all financial crimes domains, including AML, Sanctions, Anti Corruption, Anti-Tax Evasion, and Government and Political Activities
Incorporate expertise to evaluate controls as part of broader testing plans, ensuring coverage of emerging risks and regulatory expectations
Collaborate with GFC Testing colleagues, business units, GFC teams, and technology partners to develop test scopes, walkthroughs, and detailed test steps
Assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls performed by first and second lines of defense, as well as key third party service providers
Execute and oversee all phases of the review lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, issue identification, documentation, and reporting; review and guide work produced by junior testers
Communicate test results, identified issues, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and actionable insights
Work with the business and GFC teams on remediation plans, tracking progress and verifying corrective actions
Maintain high quality documentation aligned to Firm standards, regulatory expectations, and audit readiness requirements
Partner across Compliance Monitoring & Testing groups and Internal Audit to enhance methodologies, share insights, and promote alignment across the Firm
Stay current on regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and industry best practices across traditional financial crimes domains and digital assets

Benefits

Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees.
Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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