GFC Officer (Legal and Compliance) : Job Level - Vice President

Morgan Stanley 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 is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. Department Profile Global Financial Crimes (GFC) coordinates and oversees implementation of the Firm's enterprise-wide financial crime prevention efforts. GFC includes several legal and compliance disciplines and has responsibility for governance, oversight and execution of the Firm's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Corruption 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 AML, economic sanctions and anti-corruption obligations and its particular clients and transactions. Primary Responsibilities The Financial Crimes Testing Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the GFC testing program. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with GFC, NFR, and business unit stakeholders to ensure that the GFC testing program adheres to internal policy and industry best practice. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee the GFC testing team's implementation of the NFR and GFC testing frameworks - Plan and monitor adherence to the annual testing schedule, taking into account stakeholder, risk assessment, industry, and other pertinent data - Advise on the design of test scripts to evaluate the effectiveness of financial crimes risk management controls - Ensure accuracy, consistency, and documentation quality across the program globally - Continuously evaluate testing methodologies, tools, and reporting to improve program efficiency and effectiveness - Maintain up to date knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry trends impacting financial crimes risk management - Provide guidance and mentorship to junior testing staff and lead team capability-building initiatives - Represent the Testing and QA functions and participate in GFC Governance and Functional Committee meetings; - Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvementCandidates must have: - Bachelor's or Master's degree - 10+ years' experience and currently leading testing, QA or audit teams - Financial crimes compliance experience in the financial services industry - Experience industry with respect to processes/controls to evaluate Financial Crimes risk - Organized, with strong attention to detail - Strong analytical & critical reasoning skills - Ability to work with global and cross-functional teams spanning LCD, Technology, Operations and other areas of the Firm - Proficient in MS Office - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Creative problem-solver with high level of learning agility and initiative - CAMS certification - be certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license - or certification within 15 months of hire Skills Desired - Strong leadership qualities with the ability to assess and develop individual skills of team members by providing timely constructive feedback - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues across regions and Business Units - Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with the skills to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment Where You'll be Working This role will require in office attendance 4 days/week. Two of those days will be Anchor Days where you will be in the office with your teammates to learn, grow, and collaborate in person. The Baltimore office is the Firm's largest U.S. office outside of New York, with approximately 2,000 employees representing most of the Firm's Divisions.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.Salary range for the position: $105,000 - $170,000 Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings. 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).