Vice President, WM Financial Crimes Risk Office – Fraud, Sanctions, Travel Rule Oversight

Morgan Stanley

Vice President managing Financial Crimes risk oversight and KYC activities for Morgan Stanley. Collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with Financial Crimes laws and regulations.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timePurchase • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Financial Crimes Risk Management and compliance with BSA/AML Regulations, ensuring effective oversight and execution of strategic initiatives. Possesses strong knowledge of Financial Crimes laws, regulations, and best practices within the financial services industry.

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Financial Crimes Risk ManagementBSA/AML RegulationsRegulatory RemediationSanctions ComplianceFraud Prevention

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Hard Skills

Risk OversightFinancial Crimes ProgramsKYC ActivitiesTransformation ProgramsRegulatory Compliance

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFirst Line of DefenseSecond-Line StakeholdersThird-Line StakeholdersTravel Rule

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the risk oversight of Financial Crimes and KYC activities within the first line of defense
Support leadership in the execution of the strategic direction and oversight of the Morgan Stanley at Work
Facilitate the execution of the strategic direction of the Financial Crimes programs, performing oversight responsibilities and escalating potential gaps and risks
Work closely with the business, the second- and third-line stakeholders to ensure compliance with all relevant Financial Crimes laws and regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of relevant experience with transformation programs and/or Financial Crimes risk management programs
Have a bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or other related fields
Strong understanding of Financial Crimes Risk
Relevant experience with BSA/AML Regulations within the financial services industry, or at a financial services regulator is a plus
Regulatory remediation experience at global, large-scale bank is a plus
Knowledge of Financial Crimes laws and regulations and familiarity with best practice first line procedures and processes
Experience with Sanctions and Travel Rule
Experience with Fraud a strong plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks
Support for employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey