Global Financial Crimes (GFC): Client Risk Professional, Associate

PowerToFly; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm located in Glasgow is seeking a Client Risk Professional to assess financial crime risks associated with clients. The role involves analyzing client situations, providing guidance on AML compliance, and working with various stakeholders. Candidates should have at least four years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree. Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus. The company offers support and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, making this an exciting opportunity for a rewarding career.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' relevant experience expected.
• Fluent in Spanish or Portuguese desired but not required.
• ACAMS certification or equivalent within first 15 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess Financial Crime risk associated with new and existing clients.
• Analyze corporate structures and negative news.
• Provide guidance on AML matters and client risk ranking.
• Complete reviews of client accounts for potential sanctions targets.
• Engage databases for due diligence searches.
• Conduct trainings to various stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Global Financial Crimes (GFC): Client Risk Professional, Associate - Glasgow

We are seeking someone to join our team as a Global Financial Crimes (GFC): Client Risk 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 an Associate level position within the Client Risk Unit, where you will be 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.

About Global Financial Crimes

In 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.

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 world.

What you'll do in the role

• Assess the Financial Crime risk associated with new and existing clients of the firm, including through the enhanced due diligence process.
• Analyze corporate structures, financial crimes negative news and other documentation as necessary.
• Provide guidance and advice to the business in relation to AML matters including due diligence and client risk ranking.
• Complete timely execution and reviews of client accounts for potential matches to designated sanctions targets and prohibited persons lists.
• Engage third-party and internal databases to assist with due diligence searches as needed.
• Understand anti-money laundering regulations, policies, and procedures and provide guidance to various stakeholders.
• Conduct trainings to various stakeholders.

What we're looking for

• At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with strong academic credentials.
• General knowledge of investing and markets and the ability to research or must evidence the ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Ability 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 required.
• Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent certification/license - or certification within first 15 months of employment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex matters succinctly to a range of audiences through all levels of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues across divisions and multiple locations.
• Strong analytical thinking and critical reasoning skills with the ability to effectively make decisions also manage and upscale complex issues.
• Attention to detail and excellent time management skills with the ability to execute tasks within tight deadlines.

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley

We 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 - 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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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.