Financial Crimes Advisory VP, ISG Coverage (Sales & Trading)

Morgan Stanley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Financial Crimes Advisory Officer to lead AML and sanctions advisory for the ISG Sales & Trading business in New York. The role sits in Legal & Compliance and reports to the Head of GFC ISG Coverage for Sales & Trading.

You will advise on due diligence, KYC onboarding, sanctions risk, policy development, and training across first-line risk and control functions while coordinating with Legal, Compliance and Risk stakeholders globally.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in financial crime compliance or regulatory roles.
• Detailed understanding of AML laws, sanctions and anti-corruption rules.
• Strong knowledge of Institutional Securities, sales & trading and fixed income.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently within a global program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong time management.
• Solid project management skills and sound judgement.
• ACAMS certification or equivalent AML qualification within 15 months.

Responsibilities

• Advise on transactional due diligence for clients, counterparties, and investments.
• Support KYC onboarding, enhanced due diligence, and periodic reviews.
• Develop a GFC risk view across AML, sanctions, and related risks.
• Oversee IB and global capital markets transactions with senior management guidance.
• Draft, revise and implement policies and procedures.
• Create and deliver sanctions training for risk, legal, and first-line functions.
• Escalate sanctions questions and assist regulatory interpretation.
• Review customer risk rankings and New Product Approvals.
• Oversee negative news and sanctions escalation resolutions.
• Participate in various business, compliance and risk committees.
• Support responses to U.S. regulatory exams and audits, including data provisioning.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across the Firm to execute enterprise-wide financial crimes program.
• Represent the Firm in industry groups and external forums.

Skills

AML knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Decision making

ACAMS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

ACAMS certification

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Financial Crimes Advisory Officer to lead AML and sanctions advisory for the ISG Sales & Trading business in New York. The role sits in Legal & Compliance and reports to the Head of GFC ISG Coverage for Sales & Trading.

You will advise on due diligence, KYC onboarding, sanctions risk, policy development, and training across first-line risk and control functions while coordinating with Legal, Compliance and Risk stakeholders globally.