KYC Quality Control Testing Officer / Quality Control Program Lead – Vice P at Morgan Stanley

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

170000.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

KYC, AML Compliance, Quality Control, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Communication, Organizational Skills, Audit, Financial Crimes, Testing, Procedures, Regulatory Requirements, MS Office, Trend Analysis

Industry

Financial Services

Description

- Review QC findings prepared by the QC Analyst/Manager and focus on analysis of associated risk factors, including any factors that increase or mitigate the risk posed by the error documented - Assist in preparing ongoing and ad hoc reporting for senior management. - Escalate potential risk issues associated with new and existing account customer profiles with internal management and the Second Line of Defense Bank AML Compliance teams. - Contribute to the planning and performance of internal reviews of controls residing within various product and business areas to ensure that controls are adequately designed and are operating effectively. - Assist in maintaining and updating procedures and proposing testing methods or alternative recommendations for process improvements and program efficiency. - Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience - Minimum 7 years of experience in financial crimes/AML compliance testing, Audit or similar related QA/QC testing experience at a financial institution - Expert knowledge of AML regulatory requirements and expectations (Domestic - US and International - non-US), MS WM and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk policies and procedures, KYC standards, and QC Program - Strong communications, analytical, organizational, project management and planning skills to be able to develop QC Testing Program, test scripts, testing reports and metrics reporting and manage testing analysts - Strong managerial experience leading teams of 6-10 people - Strong knowledge of business, products, operations, systems and organization to be able to execute the QC Program - Basic knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Access) - Experience with data and trend analysis related to the management of an AML program Ability to: - Take initiative, analyze, summarize, and communicate effectively - Investigate, identify issues, impacts and trends as a result of QC testing to propose comprehensive solutions for the business unit and/or organization - Multitask effectively and action matters promptly - Work independently and in a team environment - Handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion. - Work in a high volume, fast paced environment - Work in a matrixed organization, leveraging resources across the organization to perform QC activity and effect change based on QC findings - Certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license/audit/control testing certification (is a plus) 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. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $95K-$170K per year at the commencement of employment. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

The role involves reviewing quality control findings and analyzing associated risk factors. Additionally, the officer will assist in reporting for senior management and escalate potential risk issues.