Discover your next career opportunity with Morgan Stanley, where we are committed to helping our employees build meaningful careers, and where you can learn, achieve, and grow. Across the globe, we believe our greatest asset is our people. As part of our commitment to excellence, and to you, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, programs, and perks. From adoption assistance benefits to Zipcar memberships, the Firm's 250+ employee programs have you covered from A to Z. We stand for doing the right thing, putting clients first, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back. About Global Financial Crimes In Global Financial Crimes (GFC), you will play a critical role in identifying potentially suspicious activity, protecting vulnerable individuals, and safeguarding the integrity of the financial system. GFC coordinates day-to-day implementation of the Firm's financial crime prevention efforts. Including governance, oversight, and execution of the Firm's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Government and Political Activities Compliance programs. If you are passionate about financial crimes prevention, seeking a rewarding and dynamic career, and focused on making a difference, then GFC might be the right team for you. Your Key Responsibilities: Morgan Stanley is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Vice President, Digital Assets Advisory to join our GFC Wealth Management and U.S. Banks coverage team, reporting to the Firm's Head of Digital Assets Advisory. To be successful in this role, you must have deep knowledge of digital asset financial crimes compliance, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to think analytically. You should also possess exceptional problem-solving and project management skills. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with an in-depth understanding of financial services and hands on experience with blockchain analytics tools and financial crimes in the digital asset space. As a Digital Assets Advisory officer in GFC, you will: - Be responsible for financial crimes compliance and related regulatory matters related to digital assets products/services and other initiatives, including working closely with key stakeholders in Compliance and Operational Risk - Assist in the ongoing development, administration, and implementation of the Firm's financial crimes program relating to digital assets, including supporting development and implementation of policies and procedures - Develop, recommend, and oversee implementation of risk-based processes and controls to ensure business unit compliance with relevant financial crimes laws and regulations - Address financial crimes-related queries from first line risk, business, fraud, and operations groups with respect to cryptocurrency and other digital assets - Develop content for and deliver specialized training to relevant internal audiences concerning digital assets for both in-person and Firm-wide online training modules - Coordinate with key teams in GFC on digital asset related matters, including KYC, monitoring and screening controls, governance, and risk assessment teams - Conduct ad hoc due diligence projects arising from the administration of the financial crimes program with respect to digital assets - Maintain awareness of regulatory changes, emerging financial crimes typologies, and industry best practices related to digital assets, ensuring proper communication and timely implementation of policy or process changes - In partnership with GFC business advisory and legal teams, provide written and verbal communication on issues to the lines of business, performing and reviewing highly sensitive client and transaction information - Assist with responding to regulatory exams and inquiries and internal audits.What We're Looking for in You- Strong academic credentials; Bachelor's degree required - 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably at a large/complex financial institution, digital assets fintech, law firm, or government/regulatory body - Detailed understanding of the laws, rules, regulations, and industry best practice pertaining to digital assets, in particular cryptocurrency - Strong project management skills - Ability to understand and assess a wide variety of complex commercial transactions - Highly motivated self-starter able to work independently while collaborating and coordinating as part of a global program - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to provide viable solutions in a time-sensitive environment - Strong written and verbal communications skills, attention to detail, and effective time management - Sound judgment and an ability to appropriately escalate issues internally - Strong interpersonal skills and team-player attitude - Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license - or certification within first 15 months of employment 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.To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 120000 and 205000 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).
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