Global KYC Advisory VP — Policy & Controls Lead

Morgan Stanley; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Global Financial Crimes Senior KYC Advisory Officer to help set and implement enterprise-wide KYC policy, controls, and program enhancements in partnership with Legal, GFC Advisory, Operations, stakeholders, and Technology.

In Legal & Compliance, the firm aims to manage legal and regulatory risk while supporting business objectives. This VP-level role supports KYC policy execution across regions with emphasis on governance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of AML or KYC advisory experience in large financial institutions or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of AML laws, rules and regulations including sanctions and anti-corruption.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with practical solutions under time pressure.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft and maintain Global KYC Standards, regional supplements, and related guidance.
• Plan, coordinate, and track enterprise and regional KYC requirements implementation.
• Advise stakeholders on regulatory and policy requirements, recommending control enhancements.
• Coordinate with regional teams to implement KYC changes across the Firm.
• Support governance of the KYC Program, including the Standards Committee and working groups.
• Partner on Enterprise Customer Risk Ranking controls and related maintenance.
• Monitor regulatory developments and leading practices affecting KYC/AML.
• Lead a small team overseeing enterprise-wide KYC controls implementation and enhancements.

Skills

AML/KYC Advisory

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Global Financial Crimes Senior KYC Advisory Officer to help set and implement enterprise-wide KYC policy, controls, and program enhancements in partnership with Legal, GFC Advisory, Operations, stakeholders, and Technology.

In Legal & Compliance, the firm aims to manage legal and regulatory risk while supporting business objectives. This VP-level role supports KYC policy execution across regions with emphasis on governance and continuous improvement.