Global Financial Crimes Change Management Director – AVP

Morgan Stanley

Global Financial Crimes Change Management Director assessing financial crime risks in new products and ensuring alignment with governance and regulatory expectations. Collaborating with teams to manage financial crimes compliance in product initiatives.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $70,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial crimes compliance, including AML, KYC/EDD, and risk management, while effectively leading cross-functional initiatives and managing stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in project management and governance frameworks, with a strong ability to analyze risks and implement practical solutions.

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Financial Crimes ComplianceAnti-Money Laundering (AML)Project ManagementGovernance FrameworksStakeholder Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementFinancial Crimes Risk AssessmentControl ImplementationProcess ImprovementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingIndependent WorkCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointJIRAAgile Methodologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeACAMS CertificationPMP Certification

Industry Keywords

KYC/EDDSanctionsAnti-CorruptionAnti-Tax EvasionFinancial Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of financial crimes risk assessments for new product proposals, ensuring alignment with Firm policy and regulatory expectations.
Serve as a key point of contact for GFC within the NPA lifecycle.
Collaborate with technology and cross-functional teams to document and communicate control requirements.
Support implementation of controls into systems and processes.
Collaborate with technology and cross-functional teams to ensure financial crimes control requirements are understood and implemented.
Lead cross-functional working sessions and coordinate with stakeholders to assess control feasibility and implementation readiness.
Maintain and apply governance frameworks and documentation standards.
Lead working sessions with stakeholders to review project status, track issues, and ensure timely financial crimes assessments.
Own execution of assigned financial crimes initiatives, including post-implementation reviews and process improvements.
Prepare reporting materials for senior management and present updates on program status and risks as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or certification (e.g., ACAMS) preferred.
5+ years of experience in financial crimes compliance, AML, risk management, or product governance within financial services.
Strong understanding of financial crimes risks including AML, sanctions, KYC/EDD, anti-corruption, and anti-tax evasion.
Experience leading execution of product development, business expansion, or governance initiatives.
Ability to attend after-hours conference calls and meetings
Strong project management skills with experience leading execution of cross-functional initiatives; PMP or equivalent training is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and JIRA; able to independently manage reporting, tracking, and documentation.
Experience working in Agile or hybrid project environments; familiarity with Agile ceremonies and tools.
Experience collaborating with stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into actionable control implementations.
Working knowledge of financial crimes tools, data models, or workflow systems used in AML or compliance programs.
Experience supporting or leading post-implementation reviews and contributing to process improvement efforts.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify control gaps and recommend practical solutions for improvement.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and solve problems with minimal supervision
Be certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license- or certification within 15 months of hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Dependent Day Care Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability and Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually)
10 Paid Holidays
401(k)
Short/Long Term Disability