Workplace and Digital Financial Crimes Risk Officer

• Program Oversight
• Support the oversight of the financial crimes program for E*TRADE and Morgan Stanley at Work businesses, ensuring robust controls are in place to mitigate risks associated with financial crimes in digital environments.
• Advisory Services
• Provide expert guidance to business units, technology partners, the execution / production teams, compliance, and other intra-department teams on financial crimes matters as they pertain to E*TRADE and Morgan Stanley at Work, with a strong emphasis on KYC and online customer interactions.
• Risk Assessments
• Participate in program risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure controls are aligned with the specific risks and requirements of each business
• Conduct client risk assessments as escalated by the execution / production teams to determine if a client fits within the business’s risk appetite and tolerance levels.
• Control Monitoring & Optimization
• Partner with stakeholders to monitor financial crimes controls to ensure they are working as intended and optimized for the business’s unique needs. Proactively identify, raise, and address gaps, issues or inefficiencies while leveraging opportunities to enhance effectiveness.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders
• Work closely with internal teams such as Audit and Compliance Testing to address questions about business processes and controls. Provide clear and comprehensive responses to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Contribute to drafting responses, as needed, to regulatory inquiries, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the firm’s policies and practices.
• Program Transformation
• Actively participate in initiatives aimed at transforming and enhancing financial crimes controls, ensuring they remain effective and aligned with evolving business models, technological advances, regulatory requirements / expectations, and industry best practices.
• Governance Participation
• Actively participate in committees and other governance forums to represent the business’s interests in financial crimes risk management.
• Business SME
• Develop and in-depth understanding of the businesses, their products, services, and systems to better identify financial crime vulnerabilities and tailor control frameworks accordingly.

• 7+ years of experience in financial crimes risk management, with substantial experience in KYC processes and advisory roles within financial institutions
• Proven expertise in online, non-fact-to-face channels, including familiarity with inherent risks, digital account opening processes, technological advances, and industry best practices
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial crimes controls commensurate with business operations
• Financial Services, Audit or Compliance background and/or experience with financial services compliance

• Take initiative, analyze, summarize, and communicate effectively
• Multitask effectively and appropriately prioritize assignments
• Investigate, identify issues, impacts and trends to provide comprehensive training
• Work both independently and in a team environment
• Distill complex ideas and concepts into actionable items
• Work in a matrixed organization; leveraging resources across the organization to complete deliverables
• Develop internal relationships, influence stakeholders, and build consensus
• Handle highly confidential information professionally and with appropriate discretion

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law or a related field. Graduate degree is a plus.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation is advantageous
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Access)
• Strong understanding of AML regulatory requirements and expectations
• Strong understanding of financial products, services, and systems, particularly those related to digital brokerage platforms and workplace financial solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and systems to identify potential financial crime vulnerabilities and control optimization opportunities
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and negotiate with diverse stakeholders across business and compliance units
• Create thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, capable of developing innovative solutions within regulatory frameworks
• Proven ability to lead initiatives, manage projects, and influence outcome in a matrixed organizational structure
• Experience in supporting audit and regulatory inquiries and interactions with Board, senior management, and consultants

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 $100,000 and $180,000 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).