Global Financial Crimes: Vice President BSA/AML Technology Change Management and Platform Oversight Lead

Morgan Stanley • Spring Valley, NV

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking someone to join our team as a Global Financial Crimes (GFC) : BSA/AML Technology Change Management & Platform Oversight Lead. 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. This is a Vice President level position within GFC, where your be part of a team that focuses on AML and other financial crime related obligations associated with the Firm's Wealth Management (WM) and U.S. Banks coverage team, reporting to the Head of WM and Bank Program Management and Strategy, Executive Director. To be successful in this role, you must have proven experience managing technology change processes and platform oversight, with familiarity with CDD client lifecycle tools, Actimize and FircoSoft. You should also possess exception problem-solving and project management skills. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a strong understanding of U.S. BSA/AML and OFAC regulatory requirements and ensure platform changes adhere to regulatory requirements, internal standards, and operational risk controls. 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 the day-to-day implementation of the Firm's financial crime prevention efforts, including governance, oversight, and execution of the Firm's Ant-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

• Bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., ACAMS) preferred
• 8+ years of relevant AML and/or other financial crimes experience, preferably at a large/complex financial institution, law firm, or government/regulatory body
• Ability to manage timelines/deadlines, multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a rapidly changing environment
• Expertise in change management methodologies and governance
• Familiarity with AML technology platforms (e.g., CDD Client Lifecycle workflow, Actimize, FircoSoft, or similar). Ensure technology solutions meet evolving regulatory expectations and industry best practices
• Ability to understand and assess a variety of complex products, services, and client types
• Deep functional knowledge of the WM/Bank industries and applicable AML KYC rules, regulations, policies, and processes with preferred knowledge of and experience of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions programs;
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion, develop internal relationships, influence stakeholders, and build consensus, and thrive in an evolving workplace
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills to collaborate as a global team and build strong relationship with key stakeholders across divisions;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license or certification within first 15 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Support key projects and initiatives related to assessing and mitigating the Firm's exposure to money laundering and other financial crimes
• Partner with stakeholders (GFC, Compliance, Technology, and Operations) to prioritize changes impacting the WM/Banks GFC program in a risk- based manner, including those that come through the formal Change Management process
• Identify weaknesses, gaps, and areas for enhancement across processes and platforms that impact GFC, determine appropriate solutions and lead corrective action efforts
• Review new product proposals from a financial crimes risk perspective which includes analyzing for potential vulnerabilities related to money laundering, economic sanctions evasion and tax evasion.
• Attend any New Product review meetings, including the Firm's New Products Committee (the NPC)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees