VP Client Screening

Vice President - Client Screening Operations - Core Services

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Vice President in the Client Screening Operations. The AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Client Screening team sits within the Client Onboarding & Reference Data Services (“CORDS”) department of the Firmwide Operations division.

In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships. This is a Team Manager position at Vice President level within the Core Services.

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.

What you'll do in the role:

• Lead & develop the AML client screening team, setting clear objectives & strategy for continuous improvements
• Supervise end- to end screening process -Enhanced Due diligence [EDD] screening, ongoing sanction, adverse News & PEP reviews utilizing available tools, various third-party and internal databases to ensure compliance with global AML regulations
• Partner with key stakeholders to regularly update AML screening protocols, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards
• Identify and review client accounts for potential matches to designated sanctions targets and prohibited persons lists
• Identify and escalate issues including potential quality control, process, or policy issues
• Report and escalate issues, risks, and concerns to senior management, as appropriate
• Identify training needs and opportunities for testers and KYC production teams
• Share knowledge and experience with team members to consistently ensure a high level of performance
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with your team, Lines of Business, Operations, Audit, Compliance, and Technology to ensure consistent quality delivery
• Partner with key stakeholders across the firm to identify remedial actions
• Promote Transformation Mindset among teams and encourage the use of new tools and eliminate manual processes to drive efficiency

What you'll bring to the role:

• Minimum 14+ years of relevant experience in an AML/KYC role
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Strong team player and ability to adapt to the needs of the team as they arise
• Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license
• AML experience, client reference data, or client documentation review, understanding of the regulatory landscape
• Strong risk management capability. Outstanding attention to detail
• Maintains a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize/multi-task. Client focused and ability to partner with various internal groups
• Ability to interact effectively with others across departments, regions and time zones. Excellent communication skills including presentations
• Excellent investigation skills, high levels of professional curiosity
• Independent analytical and critical thinking skills. Strong problem-solving capabilities, deduplication, knowledge of how client, product & market is structured in systems
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and on stringent deadlines
• Tech proficiency - quick adaption to new systems, knowledge on Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau
• Adaptability and flexibility to perform under pressure or in a changing environment
• Promote a culture of high performance and ensure adherence to local HR guidelines on effective people and performance management
• Ensure staff receive appropriate training & development, assist in developing training plans & provide coaching where necessary Talent management including training, performance, capability, and capacity planning