GFC - Sanctions Securities Controls Officer, Vice President at Morgan Stanley

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sanctions Controls, Financial Crimes Controls, Risk Management, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Markets, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Process Improvement, Technology Upgrades, Governance, Policy Development, Data Analysis, Agile Methodology, MS Office, Collaboration

Industry

Financial Services

Description

- Assist with establishing and overseeing the Firm's end-to-end sanctioned securities controls, ensuring compliance with applicable sanctions programs (e.g., OFAC, EU, UK, UN, etc.) - Design and develop platforms to automate and streamline processes related to position exposure searching, blocked property management and regulatory reporting (e.g., ORI reporting) - Support the business-as-usual sanctions evasion controls, including process improvements, technology upgrades, and regulatory imperatives. - Collaborate with team members and external stakeholders to communicate project status to senior management and to identify and resolve project challenges, and escalate risks and issues as needed. - Assist with responding to regulatory exams, inquiries and internal audits, including overseeing document production - Work with GFC subject matter experts to determine the impact of regulatory changes and to ensure the GFC Program remains aligned with regulatory requirements - Participate in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and training programs related to financial crime risk management. - Facilitate and attend key governance forums (working groups, steering committees, etc.), partnering with senior stakeholders to develop materials, streamline processes and addressing challenges to drive decision making - Develop and maintain the Global Sanctioned Securities Policy, including providing guidance on adherence to that policy, - Maintain ancillary policies and procedures relating to Sanctioned Securities control maintenance - Support the ongoing creation of key performance and key risk metrics - Coordinate with GFC Model Risk Control team and LCD's Quantitative Data Analytics team to develop new controls to address regulatory inquiries, support remediation, and manage the periodic review and optimization of controls - 7+ years relevant work experience, preferably at a large/complex financial institution with a focus on sanctions controls, financial crimes controls, trading operations and/or risk management - Strong understanding of financial markets, including Operations/Middle-office trade processing functions - Knowledge of global sanctions programs administered and enforced across Americas and EMEA (e.g., OFAC, OFSI, UNSC), and the relevant control environments to mitigate sanctions evasion risk - Familiarity with sanctions securities controls environment - Proven ability to take ideas forward and to challenge others with integrity and maturity - Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple demands and changing priorities - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner, including experience collating information in response to regulatory and other related inquiries - Experience scoping, developing and prioritizing plans for strategic pieces of work - Ability to identify, monitor and manage project risks, issues and dependencies and agree appropriate risk responses - Technology savvy with ability to quickly learn new systems and tools, and to identify and implement enhancements; - Familiar with Agile methodology and relevant productivity software such as Jive, Jira, and Tableau - Ability to perform analysis, identify problems, and design solutions in a collaborative manner within a fast-paced environment - Outstanding judgement, analytical skills, and critical thinking, including ability to analyze data to draw conclusions/themes and think strategically about presentation of materials - Ability to work in a proactive and self-directed way with minimal direction and task management - Excellent MS Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves establishing and overseeing the firm's sanctioned securities controls to ensure compliance with applicable sanctions programs. Additionally, the officer will design and develop platforms to automate processes related to sanctions controls and collaborate with stakeholders to manage project challenges.