Vice President, Institutional Securities Group Financial Crimes Advisory Greater New York City, NY Area

The Company is in search of an Institutional Securities Group Financial Crimes Advisory Officer at the Vice President level. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Global Financial Crimes Advisory Team, with a focus on the day-to-day execution of the financial crimes program. This role is pivotal in supporting the GFC Advisory Leads across various institutional securities business areas, including investment banking, global capital markets, fixed income, prime brokerage, institutional equities, and fund services. Responsibilities include providing day-to-day support for KYC onboarding, enhanced due diligence, and transactional due diligence matters, as well as developing and communicating a GFC risk view related to AML, sanctions, and other financial crimes. The role also involves serving as a primary point of escalation for suspicious activity and sanctions compliance matters, advising on customer risk ranking, and assisting in the review and approval of new product approvals. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years' of relevant experience, with a preference for those coming from a large/complex financial institution, law firm, or government/regulatory body. A detailed understanding of AML, sanctions, and anti-corruption laws, as well as solid knowledge of institutional securities, is essential. The role requires a highly motivated self-starter with strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. The candidate should be an exceptional communicator, with the ability to work independently and as part of a global program, and possess outstanding interpersonal skills. Responsibilities also include policy and procedure development, training, and representation of the firm in industry groups. The role demands a professional with sound judgment, the ability to escalate issues appropriately, and a team-player attitude.

Hiring Company

Morgan Stanley