Global Financial Crimes: Client Risk Unit Director (...

OverviewJoin to apply for the Global Financial Crimes: Client Risk Unit Director (AVP) role at Morgan Stanley. We are seeking someone to join our team as a Global Financial Crimes (GFC), Client Risk Unit Professional. 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 Client Risk Unit which is responsible for evaluating client relationships that pose the highest financial crimes risk, while also serving as a check and challenge over the first line's execution of enhanced due diligence. 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 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.What You'll Do In The RoleReview enhanced due diligence for both new and existing higher risk clients including analyzing corporate structures and other documentation as necessaryAnalyze and escalate financial crimes negative news as necessaryDetermine and provide guidance on the appropriate client risk rankingReview client accounts for potential matches to designated sanctions targets and prohibited persons listsEngage various third-party and internal databases to assist with due diligence searches as neededDevelop an understanding of anti-money laundering regulations, policies, and proceduresProvide guidance on policy and procedures to various stakeholdersProvide advisory on client risk and due diligence issues to business and operational stakeholdersSupport change and remediation projects focused on the Firm's CDD framework, as neededConduct trainings for various stakeholdersWhat You'll Bring To The RoleBachelor's degree or equivalent military experienceStrong analytical skillsExcellent written and verbal communications skills, attention to detail and strong time management skillsAbility to interact in a mature and professional manner with a variety of individualsGeneral knowledge of investing and markets and the ability to research or evidence the ability to learn and adapt quicklyExcellent judgment, initiative, and adherence to deadlinesAbility to interact with branch office and business unit personnel and be willing to receive and apply feedback on work product from supervisor(s)Fluent in Spanish or Portuguese desired but not requiredCertification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license, or certification within first 15 months of employmentWhat You Can Expect From Morgan StanleyWe 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 — 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. You will 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 offer attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.Where You'll Be WorkingThis role will require in-office attendance 3 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.Salary and BenefitsSalary range for the position: $70,000 - $125,000 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award and may participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which 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 plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave), Parental Leave, holidays, 401(k), and more. Please visit to learn more about our benefit offerings.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet). 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, gender identity or expression, 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.For more information about Morgan Stanley, visit our global offices page at #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17