EMEA GFC Program Oversight – Director (AVP) ​

Glasgow

JR033609

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management 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 integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We 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

Global Financial Crimes (GFC) coordinates day-to-day implementation of the Firm’s enterprise-wide financial crime prevention efforts. GFC includes both legal and compliance disciplines and has responsibility for governance, oversight and execution of the Firm’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Anti-Tax Evasion programs. GFC also develops and/or assists in the development of appropriate policies and procedures, including those designed to assist the business units to know their clients and conduct appropriate due diligence and to prevent, detect and report potentially suspicious activity.

The EMEA GFC team is based across the region with hubs in London, Frankfurt, and Glasgow. It is led by the Head of EMEA Financial Crimes who reports to the EMEA Head of Compliance and the Global Head of GFC.

Primary Responsibilities

This role will be part of the EMEA GFC Program Oversight & Change Management team and be focussed on the oversight of the Financial Crimes program across all the EMEA jurisdictions in which Morgan Stanley operates. Understanding the risks we face and the ensuring we have effective controls are a critical part of the program. The role holder will support with task execution across all areas of the GFC framework, with a specific focus on ensuring we understand and assess the risks we face, build and maintain skills and awareness of Financial Crimes risks across the EMEA jurisdictions and identify and deliver on opportunities for enhancement.

• What will you be doing?
• Providing wider support to the EMEA GFC Program Oversight team to challenge existing systems and processes and identify enhancements and efficiencies with ongoing activities, where possible.
• Supporting and overseeing the timely delivery of thematic reviews, coordinating and performing related read-across reviews and reporting on progress.
• Running the annual GFC training plan in EMEA, identifying the need for targeted training, monitoring progress and collaborating with SMEs to develop and deliver training, as needed.
• Managing Lessons Learned reviews, working with the EMEA GFC Management Team to identify review topics and thematic issues, carrying out reviews and setting out remedial actions and areas requiring additional review.
• Supporting the execution of the Global Change Management programme by engaging with stakeholders across First and Second-Line teams to carry out analysis in support of change activity, develop Target Operating Models and/or target state designs, and deliver on key action plans and project Milestones for the EMEA region.

What we’re looking for:

• Professional experience gained at a large/complex financial institution or consulting firm preferred;
• Experience of working on Financial Crime risk management activity with knowledge of the EMEA AML regulatory environment, including regulations and industry guidance, an advantage;
• Demonstrable experience in helping to identify and drive improvements in a Financial Crime framework;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment;
• Ability to manage your own workload and respond to changing priorities;
• Ability to effectively manage and escalate complex issues; and
• A highly motivated self-starter, able to work independently while collaborating and coordinating as part of a global team.

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Excellent communication skills; able to present complex matters succinctly to a range of audiences;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues across divisions;
• Strong analytical thinking and critical reasoning skills;
• Proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint;
• Strong academic credentials; and
• Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license or certification within your first 15 months.

Where will you be working?

This role is based in 122 Waterloo Street, Glasgow

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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Flexible work statement
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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.

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