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About the Role

The Sanctions Compliance Officer, a Vice President level position based in London, will provide economic sanctions related business and programmatic advice to support Morgan Stanley’s Global Economic Sanctions Programme, with oversight of EMEA based businesses. This role is part of a team responsible for compliance and regulatory matters pertaining to economic sanctions, including those administered by OFAC, OFSI, UNSC, and EU Council.

Responsibilities

Assist in the ongoing development, administration, and implementation of the Firm's Economic Sanctions Compliance Programme.
Address sanctions related queries from first line risk, business and operations groups, including sanctions applicable to securities transactions as well as other broader financial products.
Provide written and verbal communication on sanctions-related risks to the lines of business; perform reviews of highly sensitive client and transaction information; present, report and escalate results, as required.
Track regulatory changes and emerging risks related to economic sanctions, ensuring proper communication and timely implementation of new procedures and/or enhanced due diligence programmes in compliance with any change in laws and regulations.
Advise on the development of risk-based processes and controls to ensure business unit compliance with economic sanctions as well as broader risk mitigation.
Develop content for and deliver specialized training to relevant internal audiences concerning economic sanctions for both in-person and Firm-wide online training modules.
Coordinate with the Risk Assessment team on the yearly Economic Sanctions Risk Assessments.
Assist with responding to regulatory exams and inquiries as well as internal audits, including overseeing document productions.

Requirements

Strong academic credentials.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably at a large/complex financial institution, law firm, or government/regulatory body.
Detailed understanding of the laws, rules, regulations and industry best practice pertaining to economic sanctions, in particular the sanctions programs administered and enforced across EMEA and by OFAC.
Ability to understand and assess a wide variety of complex commercial transactions.
Highly-motivated self-starter able to work independently while collaborating as part of a global programme.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to provide viable solutions in a time-sensitive environment.
Strong written and verbal communications skills, attention to detail, and effective time management.
Sound judgment and an ability to appropriately escalate issues internally.
Strong interpersonal skills and team-player attitude.
Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license - or certification within first 15 months of employment.
This role is deemed as a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Skills

Strong understanding of financial markets and banking transactions.
Strong project management skills.

Location

London

Work Type

Flexible work opportunities available

Experience Level

Vice President level
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

Benefits

Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

About the Company

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.
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.
We 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.
Global Financial Crimes (GFC) coordinates day-to-day implementation of the Firm's enterprise-wide financial crime prevention efforts. GFC includes both legal and compliance disciplines and has responsibility for governance, oversight and execution of the Firm's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Corruption, Anti-Tax Evasion, and Government and Political Activities Compliance programs.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Equal Opportunity

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.
Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.