Job Information
Morgan Stanley Assistant Vice President - Quality Control (QC) (Wealth Management) in Mumbai, India
Company Profile
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
Department Profile
The WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk Team is embedded within the Firm's business line. It is responsible for identifying, assessing, and escalating potential money laundering and reputational risk issues associated with higher risk client types. The WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk Team is considered the first line of defense and supports the onboarding, enhanced due diligence, and negative news processes for Morgan Stanley.
Primary Responsibilities
Determine sampling population in accordance with procedures
Assist in preparing ongoing and ad hoc reporting for senior management
Report metrics and communicate results to senior management and stakeholders
Share any required feedback with QC Analysts to ensure consistency / standardize findings
Escalate weekly results with Quality Control Bank Officers for final review and sign-off
Qualifications
Required Experience:
Minimum undergraduate degree in related field
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial crimes/AML compliance testing, Audit or similar related QA/QC testing experience
Skills Required:
Strong knowledge of AML regulatory requirements and expectations (Domestic - US and International - non-US), MS WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk policies and procedures, KYC standards, and QC Program and procedures
Good managerial, communications, analytical, project management and planning skills to be able to implement QC Testing Program including sampling methodology, developing metrics and reporting, and coordinating with QC Analysts to drive consistency in QC testing and outcomes as appropriate
Good knowledge of business, products, operations, systems and organization to be able to implement the QC program
Basic knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Access)
Ability to:
Take initiative, analyze, summarize, and communicate effectively
Investigate, identify issues, impacts and trends as a result of QC testing to propose comprehensive solutions
Identify and recommend improvements to the QC Program
Multitask effectively and action matters promptly
Work independently and in a team environment
Handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion
Work in a high volume, fast paced environment; and
Work in a matrixed organization, leveraging resources across the organization in order to perform QC activity and make recommendations based on QC findings
Collect data, develop trend analysis, and prepare reporting of key QC metrics for relevant stakeholders
Additional Skills Desired:
Certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license/audit/control testing certification (is a plus)
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
Job: *Wealth Management
Title: Assistant Vice President - Quality Control (QC) (Wealth Management)
Location: Non-Japan Asia-India-Maharashtra-Mumbai
Requisition ID: 3263673