GFC Officer

We are seeking someone to join our team as the Head of EMEA Institutional Securities Group (ISG) Global Financial Crimes (GFC).

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 based in London and reports directly to the International Head of GFC (Managing Director). They will be part of the EMEA GFC Management Team and a senior leader for GFC globally.

The role is primarily responsible for leading a team in providing coverage and oversight of the day-to-day execution of the financial crimes program for the Morgan Stanley ISG businesses in EMEA.

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 both 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. 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. GFC has dedicated coverage managers and teams of analysts who advise and counsel each business unit regarding its GFC obligations and its particular clients and transactions.

Specific job responsibilities include:
> Leading the EMEA ISG financial crimes coverage team regarding all financial crimes compliance matters;
> Providing coverage of the day-to-day operation of the financial crimes program for the Firm's ISG businesses in EMEA;
> Providing financial crimes subject matter expertise on changes in regulatory requirements and serve as an effective partner to key stakeholders across the business, legal, risk and operations on financial crimes matters;
> Managing a team distributed across multiple jurisdictions within the EMEA region and ensuring both regional and global consistency in the implementation of the financial crimes program;
> Serving as the point of escalation on due diligence with respect to clients and transactions;
> Assisting in the review and approval of new products;
> Overseeing GFC engagement in the Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) process in EMEA;
> Providing senior management and relevant boards with regular, timely and accurate information on the ISG business's financial crimes risk profile;
> Developing content and delivering training to the business and other support functions;
> Establishing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships with ISG Senior management and risk colleagues;
> Leading engagement with regulators across the EMEA region on financial crime matters;
> Liaising and coordinating within GFC globally 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; and
> Representing the Firm in relevant industry groups and other external forums.

Skills required
> Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, preferably at a large/complex financial institution;
> Detailed understanding of the laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to AML as well as sanctions and anti-corruption/tax evasion;
> Knowledge of markets and banking businesses similar to those at Morgan Stanley;
> Analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to provide viable solutions in a time-sensitive environment;
> Experience of evaluating and enhancing global processes;
> Experience in effectively presenting to senior stakeholders in a global firm;
> Highly-motivated self-starter able to work independently while collaborating and coordinating as part of a global team;
> Ability to effectively manage and escalate complex issues;
> Experience in managing and leading teams to successful strategic outcomes; and
> Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license - or certification within first 15 months of employment.


Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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 89 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
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.