Executive Director, Institutional Securities Group Financial Crimes Advisory Program Execution [...]

Morgan Stanley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission earnings

Incentive compensation

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

PowerToFly seeks an Institutional Securities Group Financial Crimes Advisory Program Execution Officer in New York City to ensure operational integrity and execution discipline. Responsibilities include establishing governance, overseeing issue management, and serving as a strategic advisor on operational risks.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong knowledge of AML and securities, and excellent communication skills. The compensation range is between $165,000 and $275,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience within a large financial institution, law firm, or regulatory body is preferred.
• Ability to assess complex transactions and operate under time-sensitive environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong governance and documentation.
• Oversee issue management and compliance inquiries.
• Drive alignment across various business units and stakeholders.
• Lead process improvement initiatives for regulations.
• Manage training and capability development.

Skills

10+ years of relevant experience

Strong understanding of AML and sanctions

Knowledge of institutional securities

Strong analytical skills

Education

ACAMS certification or equivalent

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Institutional Securities Group Financial Crimes Advisory Program Execution Officer in Global Financial Crimes to be responsible for the end‑to‑end operational integrity, execution discipline, and capacity management of the ISG Advisory FCC function.

What you’ll do in the role

• Establish and maintain strong governance, controls, and documentation aligned with firm and regulatory standards; draft and update policies and procedures.
• Oversee issue management, remediation tracking, and responses to internal audits, regulatory exams, and compliance inquiries.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to ISG leadership on operational risk trends, control issues, and emerging risks.
• Act as the central liaison across GFC ISG Advisory, business units, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Technology/Data to drive alignment on priorities, timelines, and ownership.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and manage change for new regulations, products, and risk frameworks.
• Own governance forums, including agenda setting, materials coordination, stakeholder engagement, and tracking of decisions, metrics, and action items.
• Oversee training, onboarding, and capability development; deliver targeted risk training, support new product approvals, and represent the firm in internal committees and external forums.

What you’ll bring to the role

• 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a large/complex financial institution, law firm, or regulatory body.
• Strong understanding of AML, sanctions, and anti‑corruption laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of institutional securities (e.g., M&A, sales & trading, underwriting, debt financing) with the ability to assess complex transactions.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently while collaborating across a global program.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills, with the ability to deliver in time‑sensitive environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and time management.
• Sound judgment with the ability to appropriately escalade issues and influence stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team‑oriented mindset; ACAMS certification (or equivalent) preferred or required within 15 months.

Compensation

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 165,000 and 275,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley‑sponsored benefit programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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