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.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management China (MSIM China) provides diverse investment management services to a full spectrum of clients across both individual and institutional investors. Established as a joint venture in 2008, MSIM China became fully owned by Morgan Stanley Investment Management in 2023.

Department Profile:

Global Financial Crimes (GFC) coordinates day-to-day implementation of the Firm’s enterprise-wide financial crime prevention efforts. GFC includes both legal and compliance disciplines and has responsibility for governance, oversight and execution of the Firm’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Corruption, Anti-Tax Evasion and Government and Political Activities Compliance programs. GFC also develops and/or assists in the development of appropriate policies and procedures, including those designed to assist the business units to know their clients and conduct appropriate due diligence and to prevent, detect and report potentially suspicious activity.

The Firm is currently seeking a driven and experienced professional to cover MSIM China GFC. This role is based in Shenzhen, China.

What you’ll do in the role:

• Participate in building the fixed income investment research system, refine research frameworks, databases, and quantitative pricing models, and track research and investment opportunities in innovative bond products and new directions for fund instruments. Provide implementation coverage for the Firm’s AML/CFT program in support of global deliverables and regional priorities in MSIM China;
• Assist the APAC Head of MSIM GFC and MSIM China CCO to drive implementation of AML programs and enhancements through analysis, prioritization of implementation phases based on system dependencies, risk based analysis and regulatory considerations;
• Monitoring of local regulatory developments and new rules or requirements;
• Drafting and implementing appropriate AML policies and procedures;
• Advise on, and resolve, potential AML issues and internal enquiries arising from business units of MSIM China;
• Assisting to liaise with AML system vendors to implement changes and conduct systems testing in conjunction with stakeholders;
• Assist with responding to regulatory exams and other inquiries, and internal audits, including overseeing document production and data collection in connection with these enquiries;
• Supervision of know-your customer and client due diligence processes including assessing the Financial Crime risk associated with potential and existing high-risk clients;
• Investigation and escalation of ongoing monitoring alerts and queries;
• Oversight and supervision of the filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR);
• Reviewing, validating, and providing advice to action owners on matters relating to Anti-Corruption & Bribery and Gift & Entertainment, covering sales, marketing event and expense management processes;
• Facilitating communication and clarification of standards in relation to sanctions, AML, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, and Gift & Entertainment with regional Financial Crimes and Compliance teams.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree;
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in AML Compliance or regulatory compliance work, preferably in a financial services environment or audit consulting capacity with strong knowledge of the China regulatory environment;
• An analytical mindset with attention to detail;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin;
• Ability to independently interact with senior business management;
• Strong team player and ability to operate in an international environment;
• Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license - or certification within 15 months of hire.

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 grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo