Vice President - Enhanced Due Diligence (Operations)

Company Profile: Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture Department Profile The EDD Operations Team is embedded within the Firms Wealth Management Operations Group. It is responsible for identifying, collecting, and ensuring all documentation and information associated with higher risk client types has been received in good order. The CDD Operations Team is considered the first line of defense and supports the onboarding, client Due Diligence, and negative news processes for Morgan Stanley clients. Responsibilities The EDD Operations VP is a part of Wealth Management Operations and is responsible for overseeing processes related to the Client Due Diligence program. The VP will support the execution and management of the Firms EDD protocols for both new and existing customers. This includes managing programs and processes to support the examination of potential AML risk exposure for the Firm. In addition, the EDD Operations VP will have responsibility overseeing processes related to these programs and processes. The EDD Operations Team VP will manage the end-to-end EDD workflow of the operational functions of the EDD program focused on the collection of required information and or documentation for new and existing clients to effectively support the firm's KYC program including but not limited to: - Manage the implementation of internal policies, provide periodic reporting to senior stakeholders, and make recommendations to improve procedures governing AML-related activities. - Active pipeline management and engagement with Financial Advisors, Complex Management and Risk Officers to onboard new and existing International Banking & Lending client relationships. - Lead key projects and initiatives related to increasing efficiencies and reducing operational risks in support of the firm's EDD program. - Ability to delegate while providing appropriate guidance to the team to provide superior support across the organization. - Partner with the Second Line of Defense Global Financial Crimes Compliance teams to monitor client relationships on an ongoing basis and ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations. - Manage processes set up to complete Client Due Diligence for Wealth Management and US Banks clients including reviewing customer data and documentation to satisfy BSA/AML Compliance requirements. - Provide oversight and supervisory support for EDD Operations Staff and serve as a point of contact for questions, issues, and escalations. - Manage Internal and external examinations to test Operational support of the EDD Program. - Strong knowledge of control frameworks and the ability to design and evaluate effectiveness of controls embedded within business processes. - Provide operational services in support of the growth of the WM and US Banks businesses. - Partner with the Business Units, including Private Bankers, Lending Advisors, and Branch Risk Officers, to ensure appropriate client on-boarding Due Diligence processes are enacted while providing a positive client experience. - Demonstrate a strong understanding of the compliance and regulatory frameworks that apply to financial institutions. - Drafting and updating procedures and desktop guidance related to the client onboarding process. - Managing data and trend analysis related to the source of wealth review process and providing reporting to relevant stakeholders. - Providing supervisory support and training for EDD Operations Analysts through developing individual and team skills and providing timely constructive feedback. - Serving as a point of contact for questions, issues and escalations related to the review of certain clients' source of wealth. - Reviewing and responding to monthly quality control findings related to the source of wealth review process.