Vice President, Global Financial Crimes Negative News & PEP Screening Lead Greater Dallas, TX Area

The Company is in search of a Global Financial Crimes: Negative News / PEP Screening Lead to take on a VP-level role within the Legal & Compliance division. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the strategy, governance, and optimization of KYC risk-ranking and screening controls, with a focus on enhancing financial crime detection, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness. This role requires a seasoned professional with a minimum of 7 years' experience in AML, KYC, financial crime compliance, screening analytics, model governance, or risk management within financial services or consulting. The VP will be at the forefront of driving the strategic enhancement of KYC controls, including ECRR, negative news screening, and PEP screening programs, and will be expected to leverage advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning to strengthen screening effectiveness. Key responsibilities for the role include leading the tuning, calibration, and optimization of screening models, partnering with various teams to implement control enhancements, and analyzing complex datasets to identify emerging risks and opportunities for improvement. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial crime screening requirements, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices, as well as experience in supporting model risk management, regulatory examinations, and technology implementations. Advanced analytical and technical skills, including proficiency in SQL, Python, and data analysis, are essential. The role demands exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex analyses into actionable business outcomes.

Hiring Company

Morgan Stanley