KYC Quality Control Testing Officer / Quality Control Program Lead – Vice President

Morgan Stanley•Tampa, FL

About The Position

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: The WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk Team is embedded within the Firm’s business line. It is responsible for identifying, assessing, and escalating potential money laundering and reputational risk issues associated with higher risk client types. The WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk Team is considered the first line of defense and supports the onboarding, enhanced due diligence, and negative news processes for Morgan Stanley.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Minimum 7 years of experience in financial crimes/AML compliance testing, Audit or similar related QA/QC testing experience at a financial institution
Expert knowledge of AML regulatory requirements and expectations (Domestic – US and International – non-US), MS WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk policies and procedures, KYC standards, and QC Program
Strong communications, analytical, organizational, project management and planning skills to be able to develop QC Testing Program, test scripts, testing reports and metrics reporting and manage testing analysts
Strong managerial experience leading teams of 6-10 people
Strong knowledge of business, products, operations, systems and organization to be able to execute the QC Program
Basic knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Access)
Experience with data and trend analysis related to the management of an AML program
Experience in AML/CFT and/or Legal/Regulatory Compliance
Take initiative, analyze, summarize, and communicate effectively
Investigate, identify issues, impacts and trends as a result of QC testing to propose comprehensive solutions for the business unit and/or organization
Multitask effectively and action matters promptly
Work independently and in a team environment
Handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion.
Work in a high volume, fast paced environment
Work in a matrixed organization, leveraging resources across the organization to perform QC activity and effect change based on QC findings

Nice To Haves

Certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license/audit/control testing certification (is a plus)

Responsibilities

Review QC findings prepared by the QC Analyst/Manager and focus on analysis of associated risk factors, including any factors that increase or mitigate the risk posed by the error documented
Assist in preparing ongoing and ad hoc reporting for senior management.
Escalate potential risk issues associated with new and existing account customer profiles with internal management and the Second Line of Defense Bank AML Compliance teams.
Contribute to the planning and performance of internal reviews of controls residing within various product and business areas to ensure that controls are adequately designed and are operating effectively.
Assist in maintaining and updating procedures and proposing testing methods or alternative recommendations for process improvements and program efficiency.

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