Associate - First Line Risk and Controls, Negative News Research and Investigations

Morgan Stanley

Associate investigating financial crimes for Wealth Management and U.S. Banks at Morgan Stanley.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timePurchase • Florida, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform in-depth reviews and investigations into complex matters related to negative news to determine possible/existing financial crimes and/or any relevant reputational risk impact to the Firm
Execute processes and tasks supporting the Firm’s centralized NNS program
Communicate with front office and risk personnel during course of reviews where needed
Complete and document escalation dispositions, including aggravating and mitigating factors
Engage in further escalations to Senior stakeholders within Wealth Management, US Banks and/or ETRADE businesses, and prepare relevant working group/forum information as applicable
Assist with actions or remediation of risk issues with partners in First Line Risk and Controls, Global Financial Crimes, Compliance and the Business Units
Update policies, procedures and desktop guidance
Participate in projects/initiatives to enhance the NNS processes and mitigate related risk exposure

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-4 years of relevant experience with BSA/AML Regulations within the financial services, industry, or at a financial services regulator
Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or other related field
Strong knowledge of Know Your Customer and Customer Identification Program, CDD and EDD requirements and expectations
Has research and investigative experience
Able to analyze information for appropriate decision-making
Can work both independently and in a collaborative setting
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Has strong work ethic as well as a high degree of integrity
Able to work in a high volume, fast paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

BSA/AML RegulationsKnow Your CustomerCustomer Identification ProgramCDDEDDinvestigative experiencerisk analysisdocumentationescalation processespolicy update

Soft Skills

analytical skillsindependent workcollaborative workinterpersonal skillseffective communicationstrong work ethicintegritydecision-makingadaptabilitytime management