ISG Management - Program Governance / Office of the COO - Associate

Program Governance / Office of the COO Associate
First Line Financial Crimes Risk

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Department Profile

The ISG Financial Crimes Risk (¡§FCR¡¨) Team is embedded within the Firm¡¦s business line. It is responsible for identifying, assessing, and escalating potential money laundering and reputational risk issues associated with higher risk client types. The FCR Team is considered the First Line of Defense and supports the onboarding and Enhanced Due Diligence processes for Morgan Stanley.

Position Overview

The Program Governance / Office of the COO Associate will play a key role in establishing and managing a robust governance framework, as well as developing and implementing the people & communication strategy for the FCR function. This position will be responsible for assisting in governance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, executing a comprehensive resourcing and communication strategy, and supporting various team development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial crimes risk, governance, or consulting services, with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, create clear, executive-level materials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive FCR team objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

Governance Framework Support & Enhancement:

Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of FCR's governance framework. Contribute to refining governance structures, processes, and reporting to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal requirements. Lead initiatives to assess and enhance governance processes, including identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices to streamline governance.

Creation of Executive-Level Presentations:

Create materials for senior stakeholders, ensuring information is clear, concise, and impactful. Contribute to developing content that effectively communicates key messages and aligns with organizational goals and standards. The ideal candidate would have a consulting background, or experience in a role that required creation and refinement of high-quality presentations for executive-level audiences.

Committee & Governance Forum Support:

Support with the facilitation of governance forums, steering committees, and working groups. Create agendas, document clear and detailed meeting minutes, track action items, and ensure key decisions and risk escalations are properly recorded and communicated.

Program Oversight & Risk Monitoring:

Coordinate across stakeholder teams to drive accountable, aligned outcomes in strategic planning and program execution. Identify cross-functional dependencies and support with monitoring key risks and controls, ensuring timely identification and escalation of issues. Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure risks are mitigated and controls are functioning as designed.

Regulatory Compliance & Controls:

Ensure that the governance program complies with financial crime regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, sanctions), and that internal controls are properly designed and operationally effective. Work closely with Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Headcount / Budget Management:

Manage a comprehensive headcount plan and budget to support organizational objectives. Create clear and concise materials to communicate resourcing updates to senior leadership.

Team Development:

Assist in the development and implementation of FCR's people strategy, including creating a comprehensive talent framework and leading strategic initiatives to foster collaboration and a cohesive team environment.

Communication & Strategy:

Support with the development of FCR¡¦s communication strategy to ensure effective interaction within the FCR team and with other teams (e.g., Global Financial Crimes, Business Control Units). Assist with the development of materials to showcase FCR¡¦s strategy and impact.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

Analyze and synthesize data on risk metrics, control performance, and program execution. Prepare detailed reports and dashboards for senior management, providing insights and recommendations to enhance govern