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KYC Operations Director

KYC Operations Director

CompanyMorgan Stanley
LocationBaltimore, MD, USA
Salary$85000 – $130000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Ability to lead by example, work with drive and determination, and put forward challenging views to senior levels
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of functional area and operational/compliance policies and procedures of their team
  • Ability to operate independently across the majority of day-to-day responsibilities
  • Strong knowledge in KYC and AML regulations and how they are applied in a U.S. banking environment, familiarity with Cayman, Canada, and UK KYC regulations a plus
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including problem structuring, analysis, and ability to translate issues into actionable items and recommendations
  • Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm’s core values and acting as a role model
  • At least 4 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert within functional area, working with Team Manager to manage processes, risks and/or projects, proposing and implementing improvements/changes
  • Act as key problem solver for area or expertise, applying detailed knowledge to address unique or novel situations, recognize risks and draw out key issues
  • Coordinate work, train and develop other team members where required, including task allocation, and project contribution
  • Conduct detailed reviews of client’s KYC records to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policies and procedures
  • Independently manage requests from business units, build relationships to better understand ISG clients and their businesses
  • Review and respond to exception reports and management reports designed to help manage/mitigate risk (regulatory risk, operational risk, etc.), workload, and performance of staff. Improve quality and effectiveness of these reports and coordinate with others to establish new reports where needed
  • Ensure high process quality scores and address findings identified in PQ checks

Preferred Qualifications

  • FINRA 99 series and/or ACAMS certifications a plus but not required