Vice President – Financial Crimes Risk Intelligence & Assessment Office

Vice President — Financial Crimes Risk Intelligence & Assessment Officer at Morgan Stanley leads and executes the First Line Financial Crimes program for WM and U.S. Banks, translating risk signals and typologies into actionable control enhancements and governance narratives. The role collaborates with Business, Technology, Compliance, Legal, Operations, and risk teams to design escalation thresholds, due diligence standards, monitoring triggers, and documentation requirements; conducts portfolio/thematic risk assessments across customer types, products, delivery channels, and geographies; utilizes KYC/EDD tooling and analytics outputs to identify patterns, gaps, and shifts in exposure; applies investigative expertise to develop actionable risk actions and escalation narratives for senior management; and supports adoption of AI-enabled capabilities within a risk-based framework. Required experience includes 7+ years in BSA/AML, a financial crimes investigative background, and relevant certifications (ACAMS/CAMS). Education includes a Bachelor’s degree with a Master’s degree preferred, and there is emphasis on translating regulatory expectations into first-line controls, governance routines, and scalable risk coverage. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: a global, inclusive environment with opportunities across offices worldwide, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.