Global Financial Crimes Risk Associate - Client Vetting

Morgan-Stanley; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Dallas seeks an Associate-level Client Risk Unit Professional to evaluate high-risk client relationships and oversee enhanced due diligence within Global Financial Crimes. You will review accounts, analyze negative news, and guide risk rankings, working with various databases and stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of investing, and AML expertise; Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail- and time-oriented.
• Solid knowledge of investing and markets; quick to learn.
• ACAMS or equivalent AML certification preferred; first 15 months allowed.
• Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review enhanced due diligence for high-risk clients.
• Analyze and escalate financial crimes negative news as necessary.
• Determine and provide guidance on client risk ranking.
• Review client accounts for matches to designated sanctions targets and lists.
• Engage third-party and internal databases for due diligence searches.
• Develop understanding of AML regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide guidance on policy and procedures; conduct trainings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Spanish or Portuguese

AML certification

Job description

Morgan Stanley in Dallas seeks an Associate-level Client Risk Unit Professional to evaluate high-risk client relationships and oversee enhanced due diligence within Global Financial Crimes. You will review accounts, analyze negative news, and guide risk rankings, working with various databases and stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of investing, and AML expertise; Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.