Global Financial Crimes KYC Controls Associate

We are seeking someone to join our team as a Global Financial Crimes (GFC) : KYC Controls Monitoring and Screening Professional. In the Legal & Compliance division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. This is an Analyst level position within the Monitoring and Screening team where you will assist with development and optimization of the KYC Controls program including the Enterprise Customer Risk Ranking (ECRR) and Negative News & Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screening to meet new or evolving regulatory requirements, industry best practices and Firm/GFC risk tolerances. 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. In Global Financial Crimes (GFC), you will play a critical role in identifying potentially suspicious activity, protecting vulnerable individuals, and safeguarding the integrity of the financial system. GFC coordinates day-to-day implementation of the Firm's financial crime prevention efforts. Including governance, oversight and execution of the Firm's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Government and Political Activities Compliance programs. If you are passionate about financial crimes prevention, seeking a rewarding and dynamic career, and focused on making a difference, then GFC might be the right team for you. What you'll do in the role: Track project milestones and proactively identify potential risks or delays, ensuring timely delivery of key initiatives and communicating progress updates to all stakeholders. Liaise with stakeholders and subject matter experts across regions and business units to gather feedback and requirements Develop and execute project plans to support the Negative News and PEP screening program, including process improvements, technology upgrades, and regulatory imperatives Act as a project manager and key contact responsible for communication and maintenance of the team book of work Serve as a point of contact for GFC Advisory, Risk, and Onboarding Teams, to respond to inquiries and provide advice regarding ECRR (model functionality and user interface). Communicate model and UI enhancements, conduct UAT and coordinate training (create, implement, and maintain procedural training documents) to users and stakeholders Collaborate with colleagues and Business Partners to prepare for regulatory inquiries/exams and internal exams (e.g., Internal Audit) and support post-exam action plans. Maintain awareness of current industry rules, regulations, and best practices regarding customer risk ranking. Develop and maintain project governance materials, including charters, decision logs, escalation frameworks, and management reporting artifacts. Created, organized, and preserved project documentation and evidence in accordance with internal governance, audit, and regulatory record-retention standards Maintained detailed project plans, timelines, RAID logs, action trackers, and dependency maps to support on-time execution What you'll bring to the role: 2+ years relevant work experience, preferably at a large/complex financial institution Experience or understanding of Know Your Customer (KYC) obligations, customer onboarding processes, and AML risk ranking in the financial industry 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, SQL, and Tableau Experience with engaging senior stakeholders across technology and the business 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 Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and time management 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 Understanding of statistical models and data analysis such as SQL, Python, R Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills Excellent MS Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams Please note that the location listed for this role is temporary. The position’s work location will transition to 1445 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202 at a future date . In-Person interviews will be required for the role.  WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  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. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. 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 gri