Senior Associate _Enhanced Due Diligence _ISG Management

Team: Enhanced Due Diligence [EDD]

Morgan Stanley clients and their associated parties are screened to meet AML / KYC requirements. Existing client are subject to ongoing screening against negative / adverse & PEP news

Primary Responsibilities

• Review EDD's [escalations, notes and matrix] that have been completed by Level 1 team

• Mitigate and escalate any possible true hits to the relevant teams as applicable

• Review the quality of work delivered by the team.

• Participate in team meetings.

• Drive a culture of efficiencies / productivity

• Recommend enhancements to AML policies or procedures to ensure continuous improvement to overall AML or Screening processes.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of Corporate Intelligence, due diligence; experience in the financial or professional services industries

• Solid track record working in a professional environment

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university

Knowledge

• Understanding of AML / KYC

• Should exhibit comfort working with technology and the ability to learn and display proficiency on technical systems and programs.

• Proficient with MS Office

Skills and Qualities

• Team player who can successfully manage multiple projects and priorities

• Ability to think independently, form opinions and make decisions

• Ability to anticipate ahead of time and escalate issues as appropriate

• Pragmatic and analytical problem-solving skills - consistently apply sound judgment.

• Good interpersonal and written / verbal communication skills with the ability to apply sound reasoning when delivering work

• Successfully meet established deadline requirements - display efficient time management skills

• Possess the ability to research and resolve issues independently

• Experience in stakeholder management with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across regions and Business Units

• Have the ability to effectively handle a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to identify and recommend process efficiencies

• Attention to detail

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

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