VP, Financial Crimes Sanctions Risk – Global Program Lead

Morgan Stanley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Vice President, FCR Sanctions, to own the sanctions execution program across MSIM, EV, Parametric and MSIM China. You will drive remediation of audit actions and oversee sanctions controls in a fast‑moving, multi‑jurisdictional environment.

Based in New York, this role offers a comprehensive compensation package with base pay in the upper midpoints of the market, and opportunities to influence governance forums and firmwide transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in sanctions or financial-crimes risk management.
• Deep expertise in OFAC, OFSI, EU and UN regimes; sanctions screening and reporting obligations.
• Strong understanding of BSA/AML and KYC requirements; regulatory remediation experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required; AML/Fin Crimes certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the MSIM 1L FCR Sanctions subject-matter expert and single point of accountability for the Sanctions program across MSIM, EV, Parametric and MSIM China.
• Own remediation of open Sanctions audit action plans, including gap analysis, control design, and regulator/audit-ready documentation.
• Lead end-to-end sanctioned-securities compliance process - pre-trade/post-trade surveillance and monitoring across units.
• Drive the Manual / Off-Platform Payments Sanctions-screening initiative, including centralization of screening and governance.
• Act as the primary point of contact and business advisor for all Sanctions matters.
• Perform and govern Sanctions activities, address escalations, support blocking/freezing and OFAC reporting decisions.
• Represent MSIM across firmwide Sanctions Transformation pillars and governance forums.
• Support MSIM China with sanctions risk management and remediation.
• Embed Sanctions controls ahead of business expansion and provide input into NPAs.

Skills

Sanctions risk management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Audit remediation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or related field

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Vice President, FCR Sanctions, to own the sanctions execution program across MSIM, EV, Parametric and MSIM China. You will drive remediation of audit actions and oversee sanctions controls in a fast‑moving, multi‑jurisdictional environment.

Based in New York, this role offers a comprehensive compensation package with base pay in the upper midpoints of the market, and opportunities to influence governance forums and firmwide transformation initiatives.