GFC - Sanctions Compliance Advisory - Director

, protecting vulnerable individuals, and safeguarding the integrity of the financial system. GFC coordinates day-to-day implementation of the Firm's financial crime prevention efforts. Including governance, oversight, and execution of the Firm's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Government and Political Activities Compliance programs.

If you are passionate about financial crimes prevention, seeking a rewarding and dynamic career, and focused on making a difference, then GFC might be the right team for you.

What will you be doing?
As a Sanctions Compliance team member in GFC, you will:

Assist in the ongoing development, administration, and implementation of the Firm's economic sanctions compliance program
Review and investigate escalated payments and/or transactions identified for potential matches to sanctions lists; ensure prompt handling and response
Address sanctions related queries from first line risk, business, and operations groups with respect to sanctioned products and related risks
Support reviews of highly sensitive client and transaction information, documenting results and escalating as necessary
Assist with ongoing maintenance and review of economic sanctions policies and procedures
Coordinate with the Risk Assessment team on the yearly economic sanctions Risk Assessment
Conduct ad hoc due diligence projects arising from the administration of the economic sanctions program
Assist with responding to regulatory exams and inquiries and internal audits, including overseeing document productions
Collect, interpret, and escalate metrics and other management information regarding sanctions compliance-related events What we're looking for:
A university degree or equivalent with strong academic credentials
Recent relevant experience within a Sanctions Compliance function, preferably at a large/complex financial institution
Understanding of the laws, rules, regulations, and industry best practice pertaining to economic sanctions, in particular the sanctions programs administered and enforced across EMEA and by OFAC
Knowledge of financial markets and products (in particular, Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and Investment Banking).
Highly motivated self-starter able to work independently while collaborating and coordinating as part of a global program

Strong written and verbal communications skills with a high level of attention to detail
Sound judgment and ability to identify and escalate risks and issues appropriately
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and re-prioritise work in a fast-paced environment
Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license - or certification within first 15 months of employment

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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