Hiring: Vice President – Financial Crimes Risk Officer – Client Advisory (Wealth Management and U.S. Banks Financial Crimes Risk) Company: Morgan Stanley Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 11:40:27 Target Skills & Keywords : Embedded Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Risk Management, Wealth Management About the job Experience: •7+ years of relevant experience with BSA/AML Regulations within the financial services industry, or at a financial services regulator (e.g., FINRA, Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Reserve Bank, etc.). Required Skills: •Assess Financial Crimes risks from new and existing clients in order to recommend, agree and communicate individual action plans to mitigate or eliminate the risk. •Manage Financial Crimes risk through thematic coverage (latent & emerging risk), execution of heightened risk and high-risk portfolio reviews. •Provide subject matter expertise guidance and training to the first line, including managing risk appetite exception and escalations review. •Implement the Firm’s Financial Crimes program requirements and controls, developing guidance and procedures for the first line. •Ensure First Line compliance with all relevant Financial Crimes regulations, standards, and policies. •Lead Financial Crimes risks initiatives that arise for the First Line in the WM and U.S. Banks businesses. •Lead the remediation of control gaps and deficiencies identified from Annual Risk Assessments and resolution of investigations as recommended by Second Line. •Monitor and report metrics as well as on Financial Crimes-related activities for the First Line. Qualifications: •Knowledge of Financial Crimes laws and regulations and familiarity with best practice First Line procedures and processes. •Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or other related fields. •Master’s degree in business, finance, law, or other related fields preferred. •Certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license. •Demonstrated capacity to Operate with confidence and comfort in high-paced and high-profile environment. •Analyze, summarize and communicate effectively both, verbally and in writing. •Distill complex ideas and concepts into actionable items. •Identify issues, investigate root causes and propose comprehensive solutions. •Display strong leadership qualities and manage teams. •Influence people or teams without direct authority. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!