GFC Officer (Legal and Compliance) : Job Level - Executive Director

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Executive Director in Global Financial Crimes (GFC) to be the Head of Wealth Management (WM) and Bank GFC Program Management and Strategy. 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 an Executive Director level position within the WM and Bank GFC Advisory team which is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the overall financial crimes program for the Firm's WM, U.S. Banks, and digital platform businesses, including E*TRADE, and MS at Work. 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. Global Financial Crimes (GFC) coordinates day-to-day implementation of the Firm's enterprise-wide financial crime prevention efforts. GFC includes several legal and compliance disciplines and has responsibility for governance, oversight, and execution of the Firm's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Corruption, Anti-Tax Evasion and Government and Political Activities Compliance programs. As a team member in GFC, you will play a critical role in identifying potentially suspicious activity, protecting vulnerable individuals, and safeguarding the integrity of the financial system. 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. What you'll do in the role: Leading a team responsible for delivering the following for WM and Banks in coordination with business segment GFC Advisory leads and other key stakeholders: Managing responses to regulatory exams and internal audits, and associated remediations Preparing and vetting materials for relevant management and risk governance committees Providing guidance to centralized metrics and risk assessment teams Reviewing new product proposals and developing policy and process frameworks to address new business initiatives Coordinating GFC stakeholders with respect to client selection and emerging risk reviews Providing advisory oversight of technology and platform initiatives, in coordination with GFC Change Management Partner with the GFC Investigations and First Line business teams in initiatives to proactively identify and stay ahead of emerging financial crimes risks Liaising with department management on program administration issues impacting WM and Banks, including budget, vendor and personnel issues Serve as a point of escalation on financial crimes questions and provide support in connection with interpretation of regulations and Firm policies Liaise and coordinate within GFC and with key stakeholders across the Firm, including Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Relations, and Risk, to ensure appropriate execution of the Firm's enterprise-wide financial crimes prevention program What you'll bring to the role: 10+ years of experience in financial crimes laws and regulations within financial services and/or a financial services regulator. Demonstrated leadership with the ability to model collaboration, sound risk judgment, precision, and innovation within a global organization. Deep functional knowledge of Wealth Management and Banking businesses, including AML, KYC, and sanctions rules, regulations, policies, and processes. Highly motivated self starter with strong project and process management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex workflows and maintain exceptional attention to detail. Proven ability to convene, influence, and align stakeholders to advance Global Financial Crimes (GFC) strategy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; articulate, poised, and effective in engaging senior management and business partners. Trusted partner who exercises discretion with highly confidential information and builds strong, collaborative relationships across global teams. 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There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $165,000 and $275,000 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's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. 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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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste into your browser. 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