Sanctions Compliance Officer - Vice President

Sanctions Compliance Officer - Vice President
London

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management 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 integrity, excellence, and a strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow.

What will you be doing?

• Assist in the ongoing development, administration, and implementation of the Firm's Economic Sanctions Compliance Programme.
• Address sanctions related queries from first line risk, business and operations groups, including sanctions applicable to securities transactions and other broader financial products.
• Work with GFC business advisory and legal teams to provide written and verbal communication on sanctions related risks to the lines of business; perform reviews of highly sensitive client and transaction information; present, report and, if required, escalate results.
• Track regulatory changes and emerging risks related to economic sanctions, ensuring proper communication and timely implementation of new procedures and/or enhanced due diligence programmes in compliance with any change in laws and regulations.
• Advise on the development of risk based processes and controls to ensure business unit compliance with economic sanctions and broader risk mitigation.
• Develop content for and deliver specialised training to relevant internal audiences on economic sanctions for both in person and firm wide online modules.
• Coordinate with the Risk Assessment team on the yearly Economic Sanctions Risk Assessments.
• Assist with responding to regulatory exams and inquiries as well as internal audits, including overseeing document productions.

What you'll bring to the role

• Strong academic credentials.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably at a large or complex financial institution, law firm, or government/regulatory body.
• Detailed understanding of the laws, rules, regulations and industry best practice pertaining to economic sanctions, particularly the sanctions programs administered and enforced across EMEA and by OFAC.
• Ability to understand and assess a wide variety of complex commercial transactions.
• Highly motivated self starter able to work independently while collaborating as part of a global programme.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to provide viable solutions in a time sensitive environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and effective time management.
• Sound judgment and an ability to appropriately escalate issues internally.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a 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.

Skills that will help you in the role

• Strong understanding of financial markets and banking transactions.
• Strong project management skills.

Where will you be working?

• Our London Office

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 - 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.

Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Equal opportunities statement

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.