Financial Crimes Risk Program Governance Oversight, VP
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Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Morgan Stanley ("the Firm") 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 are critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and a strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, achieve, and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives, and needs is an important part of our culture.
Department Profile
First Line Financial Crimes Risk supports the business in effectively managing its financial crime risk, including by advising the business on control processes, reviewing higher-risk clients, developing management reporting on emerging risks, and coordinating efforts to update tools and processes to address regulatory, policy, and operational change.
The WM, IM 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, IM 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 Financial Crimes Governance and Program Management function is a component of the broader WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk Team. The Financial Crimes Governance and Program Management function's key responsibilities include program governance, risk appetite and related metrics, procedure management, training and communication, and project management.
Background on the Team
The Financial Crimes Governance & Program Management Office manages the program management and governance, -related activities that impact first-line financial crime processes. The Office's core responsibilities are:
Assessing regulatory, policy, and technology Business-As-Usual (BAU) and Change that impacts first-line financial crime risk processes and coordinating planning among impacted stakeholders to address the Change's impact to the first line (e.g., updating procedures)
Establishing effective governance to oversee BAU and Change initiatives that impact first-line financial crime risk, including through coordination with applicable stakeholders across Morgan Stanley
Establishing First line Risk Appetite and Risk Assessment disciplines and Routines to manage related financial crimes risks
Providing oversight to planning, implementation, and testing activities related to the remediation of audit, testing, and regulatory findings that impact first-line financial crime risk processes
Monitoring initiatives to address BAU and Change and developing management reporting on status and changes to risk profiles
Communicating Changes, emerging risks, and new risk typologies to business stakeholders
Coordinating and driving the remediation of BAU and Change-related issues that impact customer first line financial crimes processes
Facilitating applicable stakeholders in producing deliverables for regulatory examination and auditing
Identifying and coordinating the development of training and communications to support the effective execution of first- line financial crime risk processes
Developing direct relationships and open lines of communication with business units, Morgan Stanley Technology and other stakeholders to the end-to-end financial crimes risk process
Responsibilities
The Financial Crimes Risk Governance and Change Management Oversight VP will be responsible for supporting the following:
Serve as a senior risk manager for 1L Financial Crimes responsible for establishing, procedures, processes, and programs to prevent violations of law, rule, or regulation and design and deliver a risk management framework that maintains risk levels within the firm's risk appetite and protects the franchise
Provide comprehensive oversight of risk and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and maintaining accountability for the successful execution of key deliverables
This role will work closely with leaders across Financial Crimes and second line to and be responsible for driving end to end solutions by managing root cause analysis in close partnership with the front office, business risk managers, Compliance, Operations and Technology partners and leading them through to execution
Responsibilities to partner with cross functional teams to analyze, deconstruct, and map current state process and identify improvement opportunities including creation of target operation models
Responsible for establishing in-business control programs and overseeing the execution and health of the Financial Crime program across all business lines ensuring that the business program, systems, procedures, and controls met regulatory and industry expectations
Manage oversight of the Program Framework, Issues and Action Plans, which includes establishing managing action plan milestones, timelines, and the timely follow-up and coordination between multiple stakeholder groups to bring each Issue to closure
Providing oversight and guidance over the assessment of complex issues, structures potential solutions and drives effective resolution with other stakeholders including Financial Crimes Management, Risk, and KYC Office as well as internal audit staff
Overseeing the identification and assessment of Morgan Stanley's key Financial Crimes risks
Ensuring those risks are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled, consistent with the bank's risk appetite statement and all policies and processes established within the risk governance framework
Serve as the primary point of contact representing the governance and oversight office in business and compliance forums, strategic/project working groups, exams, audits, etc
Champion and draft project requests to address identified gaps, with the objective of retiring manual workarounds, driving operational efficiency
Partner with stakeholders to prioritize changes impacting the Financial Crime Program; Risk, Customer Experience and Execution, applying the principle that "not all risk is created equal" by focusing on high-impact areas
Develop and implement clear, coherent communication strategies that detail the scope, progress, and outcomes of projects, ensuring transparency and stakeholder engagement at all levels
Provide regular updates to senior management and other stakeholders on the status, risks, and outcomes of strategic projects, ensuring that all communications are concise, transparent, and actionable
Operate with confidence and comfort in high-paced and high-profile environments
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Qualifications - External
Required Experience:
Required Experience: 7+ years of risk management, compliance, control, and/or audit experience in a Bank or financial services institute with a demonstrated record of success and/or growth
Have an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, or other related fields
Superior organizational skills, with proven ability to successfully manage multiple and concurrent priorities while working independently or with little supervision
Self-motivated with a passion for establishing and maintaining a culture of control within the business while keeping the client experience in mind
Demonstrated relationship management skills with ability to deepen relationships and build partnerships across the business and key functional support areas with a strong ability to influence a group of diverse stakeholders and drive accountability and ownership with key business partners and process owners
Detail oriented, with proven ability to question and identify opportunities within existing processes and business practices by leveraging previous experiences and knowledge of the business
Pragmatic problem-solver, forward thinker with independence of thought and strong critical thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to: Handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion
Direct and drive senior stakeholders towards a common goal
Additional Skills Desired:
Certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license is a plus;
Working knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Access);
Exceptional knowledge of AML regulatory requirements and expectations (domestic and international);
Strong time management and planning skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
Strong leadership qualities with the ability to manage teams and evidence a strong work ethic as well as a high degree of integrity.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $140,000 and $200,000 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. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people are critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and a strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, achieve, and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives, and needs is an important part of our culture.
Department Profile
First Line Financial Crimes Risk supports the business in effectively managing its financial crime risk, including by advising the business on control processes, reviewing higher-risk clients, developing management reporting on emerging risks, and coordinating efforts to update tools and processes to address regulatory, policy, and operational change.
The WM, IM 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, IM 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 Financial Crimes Governance and Program Management function is a component of the broader WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk Team. The Financial Crimes Governance and Program Management function's key responsibilities include program governance, risk appetite and related metrics, procedure management, training and communication, and project management.
Background on the Team
The Financial Crimes Governance & Program Management Office manages the program management and governance, -related activities that impact first-line financial crime processes. The Office's core responsibilities are:
Assessing regulatory, policy, and technology Business-As-Usual (BAU) and Change that impacts first-line financial crime risk processes and coordinating planning among impacted stakeholders to address the Change's impact to the first line (e.g., updating procedures)
Establishing effective governance to oversee BAU and Change initiatives that impact first-line financial crime risk, including through coordination with applicable stakeholders across Morgan Stanley
Establishing First line Risk Appetite and Risk Assessment disciplines and Routines to manage related financial crimes risks
Providing oversight to planning, implementation, and testing activities related to the remediation of audit, testing, and regulatory findings that impact first-line financial crime risk processes
Monitoring initiatives to address BAU and Change and developing management reporting on status and changes to risk profiles
Communicating Changes, emerging risks, and new risk typologies to business stakeholders
Coordinating and driving the remediation of BAU and Change-related issues that impact customer first line financial crimes processes
Facilitating applicable stakeholders in producing deliverables for regulatory examination and auditing
Identifying and coordinating the development of training and communications to support the effective execution of first- line financial crime risk processes
Developing direct relationships and open lines of communication with business units, Morgan Stanley Technology and other stakeholders to the end-to-end financial crimes risk process
Responsibilities
The Financial Crimes Risk Governance and Change Management Oversight VP will be responsible for supporting the following:
Serve as a senior risk manager for 1L Financial Crimes responsible for establishing, procedures, processes, and programs to prevent violations of law, rule, or regulation and design and deliver a risk management framework that maintains risk levels within the firm's risk appetite and protects the franchise
Provide comprehensive oversight of risk and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and maintaining accountability for the successful execution of key deliverables
This role will work closely with leaders across Financial Crimes and second line to and be responsible for driving end to end solutions by managing root cause analysis in close partnership with the front office, business risk managers, Compliance, Operations and Technology partners and leading them through to execution
Responsibilities to partner with cross functional teams to analyze, deconstruct, and map current state process and identify improvement opportunities including creation of target operation models
Responsible for establishing in-business control programs and overseeing the execution and health of the Financial Crime program across all business lines ensuring that the business program, systems, procedures, and controls met regulatory and industry expectations
Manage oversight of the Program Framework, Issues and Action Plans, which includes establishing managing action plan milestones, timelines, and the timely follow-up and coordination between multiple stakeholder groups to bring each Issue to closure
Providing oversight and guidance over the assessment of complex issues, structures potential solutions and drives effective resolution with other stakeholders including Financial Crimes Management, Risk, and KYC Office as well as internal audit staff
Overseeing the identification and assessment of Morgan Stanley's key Financial Crimes risks
Ensuring those risks are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled, consistent with the bank's risk appetite statement and all policies and processes established within the risk governance framework
Serve as the primary point of contact representing the governance and oversight office in business and compliance forums, strategic/project working groups, exams, audits, etc
Champion and draft project requests to address identified gaps, with the objective of retiring manual workarounds, driving operational efficiency
Partner with stakeholders to prioritize changes impacting the Financial Crime Program; Risk, Customer Experience and Execution, applying the principle that "not all risk is created equal" by focusing on high-impact areas
Develop and implement clear, coherent communication strategies that detail the scope, progress, and outcomes of projects, ensuring transparency and stakeholder engagement at all levels
Provide regular updates to senior management and other stakeholders on the status, risks, and outcomes of strategic projects, ensuring that all communications are concise, transparent, and actionable
Operate with confidence and comfort in high-paced and high-profile environments
#LI-AJ1
Qualifications - External
Required Experience:
Required Experience: 7+ years of risk management, compliance, control, and/or audit experience in a Bank or financial services institute with a demonstrated record of success and/or growth
Have an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, or other related fields
Superior organizational skills, with proven ability to successfully manage multiple and concurrent priorities while working independently or with little supervision
Self-motivated with a passion for establishing and maintaining a culture of control within the business while keeping the client experience in mind
Demonstrated relationship management skills with ability to deepen relationships and build partnerships across the business and key functional support areas with a strong ability to influence a group of diverse stakeholders and drive accountability and ownership with key business partners and process owners
Detail oriented, with proven ability to question and identify opportunities within existing processes and business practices by leveraging previous experiences and knowledge of the business
Pragmatic problem-solver, forward thinker with independence of thought and strong critical thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to: Handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion
Direct and drive senior stakeholders towards a common goal
Additional Skills Desired:
Certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license is a plus;
Working knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Access);
Exceptional knowledge of AML regulatory requirements and expectations (domestic and international);
Strong time management and planning skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
Strong leadership qualities with the ability to manage teams and evidence a strong work ethic as well as a high degree of integrity.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $140,000 and $200,000 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. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).