Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm that conducts its business through three principal business segments—Institutional Securities, Wealth Management (WM), and Asset Management. Morgan Stanley provides comprehensive financial advice and services to its clients including brokerage, investment advisory, financial and wealth planning, credit and lending, deposits and cash management, annuities, insurance, retirement, and trust services.

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 doing the right thing, putting clients first, leading with exceptional ideas and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, achieve, and grow.

Department Profile:

The WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk Team is embedded within the Firm’s business line. It is responsible for identifying, assessing, and escalating potential money laundering and reputational risk issues associated with higher risk client types. The WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk Team is considered the first line of defense and supports the onboarding, enhanced due diligence, and negative news processes for Morgan Stanley.

The KYC Office Communications AVP will:

• Execute against financial crimes communications strategy initiatives for the Wealth Management, US Banks, and MSIM KYC Office
• Align communications to change management process
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify/agree on communications objectives, audience, and timing
• Draft communications and coordinate feedback and approval on topics impacting KYC Office, inclusive of but not limited to new initiatives, procedure updates, trainings, and organizational changes
• Ensure consistency in messaging across KYC office including alignment between communications, procedures, and training 
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Business Leaders, Second Line, Technology, and Internal Audit
• Own and govern KYC Office communications sites, ensuring content is accurately maintained, historically archived, and compliant with established standards

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in financial crimes/AML/KYC and/or communications
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross functional stakeholders and meet deadlines
• Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, or another related field

Ability to:

• Take initiative, analyze, summarize, and communicate effectively
• Thrive in an evolving workplace
• Work both independently and in a team environment
• Distill complex ideas and concepts into clearly digestible material
• Work in a matrixed organization; leveraging resources across the organization to complete deliverables
• Develop internal relationships, influence stakeholders, and build consensus
• Handle highly confidential information professionally and with appropriate discretion

Additional Skills Desired:

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation is a plus
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Access)
• Strong understanding of AML regulatory requirements and expectations
• Strong time management and planning skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Experience in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.

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New York:

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $105K-$140K 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 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.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.