Client Onboarding KYC Associate

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in Shared Services and Banking Operations department to work on cross functional projects in support of changed or new regulations, processes and controls that have an impact across the firm coordinating with legal, compliance, central change and technology.

In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships, driving strategic automation solutions by embracing a transformation mindset and challenging the status quo. This is an Associate position within Core Services, which is responsible for performing and managing product-agnostic and centralized operational services across several businesses and products.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on...

What you'll do in the role:

- Execute processes/functions and/or support process management and project efforts, leveraging knowledge of the systems, markets and instruments that influence the team

- Recognize risk in day-to-day processes to draw out the key issues and contribute to process improvement

- Build relationships within team and internal stakeholders, sharing knowledge to contribute to team output

- Participate in projects and initiatives, aiding in solution formulation with a focus on timely execution

- Performing Client Due Diligence review in support of the Firm's new client onboarding and existing client regular review in accordance with the applicable regulatory program requirements (such as US, UK, Germany, Dubai, US, Hong Kong, Singapore KYC requirements and applicable eligibility standards).

- Prepare client outreach templates and work closely with the IBD Onboarding team and bankers to create a seamless experience for new clients onboarding with Morgan Stanley.

Qualifications:

What you'll bring to the role:

- Ability to establish clear goals and priorities, and address non-standard issues within area of expertise with minimal guidance and supervision

- Subject matter expertise in business area supported, client requirements, and ability to ensure control is not compromised to comply with client request

- Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core value

- Experience and solid knowledge of the KYC and AML Compliance policies and how they are applied in a U.S. banking regulatory environment.

- Strong understanding of the Client Onboarding Process and documentation/information specific to KYC/AML and the different types of entities.

- At least 2 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

Role is hybrid and will require in office attendance 3 days/week.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 60000 and 90000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. 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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).