Director in Global Financial Crimes in London

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director in Global Financial Crimes. 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 a Director level position within the Sanctions Compliance Team.

What you'll do in the role:

• Assist in the ongoing development, administration, and implementation of the Firm's economic sanctions compliance program.
• Review and investigate escalated payments and/or transactions identified for potential matches to sanctions lists; ensure prompt handling and response.
• Address sanctions related queries from first line risk, business, and operations groups with respect to sanctioned products and related risks.
• Support reviews of highly sensitive client and transaction information, documenting results and escalating as necessary.
• Assist with ongoing maintenance and review of economic sanctions policies and procedures.
• Conduct ad hoc due projects and research arising from the administration of the economic sanctions program.
• Assist with responding to regulatory exams and inquiries and internal audits, including overseeing document productions.
• Collect and elevate metrics and other management information regarding sanctions compliance-related events.

What you'll bring to the role:

• A university degree or equivalent with strong academic credentials.
• Recent relevant experience within a Sanctions Compliance function, preferably at a large/complex financial institution.
• Baseline understanding of the laws, rules, regulations, and industry best practice pertaining to economic sanctions, in particular the sanctions programs administered and enforced across EMEA and by OFAC.
• Highly motivated self-starter able to work independently while collaborating and coordinating as part of a global program.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and ability to identify and escape risks and issues appropriately.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and re-prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license - or certification within first 15 months of employment.
• Typically, 5+ years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - 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.

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.