Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm that conducts its business through three principal business segments—Institutional Securities, Wealth Management (WM), and Asset Management. Morgan Stanley provides comprehensive financial advice and services to its clients including brokerage, investment advisory, financial and wealth planning, credit and lending, deposits and cash management, annuities, insurance, retirement, and trust services.

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 doing the right thing, putting clients first, leading with exceptional ideas and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, achieve, and grow.

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.

The Internal Communications VP will:

• Manage communications projects from beginning to end
• Create a comprehensive and united communications strategy across the business
• Partner with senior stakeholders
• Write and distribute content and messaging (emails, talking points and briefing documents, intranet articles, etc.)
• Learn about the function and the business to deepen connectivity and expand responsibilities
• Identify and track key performance metrics to report on results
• Help ensure effective communications as needed, in coordination with Corporate Communications and regional communicators

Required Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in internal communications Wealth Management
• Demonstrated ability define and execute on a strategic plan
• Have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or another related field

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Take initiative, analyze, summarize, and communicate effectively
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills; well-developed strategic thinking, attention to detail and tactical execution skills
• Proactive by nature and comfortable working in a fast-paced setting with tight deadlines
• Solid understanding of the financial services industry
• Knowledge of corporate employee communications tactics and execution
• Ability to effectively partner with direct management, team members and clients and to work well with all levels of employees
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize high-volume, high-priority initiatives
• High level of independence, energy, integrity and eagerness to learn and contribute
• Demonstrates respect for a diversity of opinions and styles and accepts accountability and responsibility
• Expertise in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and general base familiarity

Additional Skills Desired:

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation is a plus
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Access)
• Strong understanding of AML regulatory requirements and expectations
• Strong time management and planning skills
• Expertise in managing programs focused on ensuring quality within Financial Crimes Risk programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Experience in supporting audit and regulatory inquiries and interactions with Board, senior management, and consultants

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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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New York: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $140,000 and $205,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.