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ISG Management - Program Governance Analyst - First Line Financial Crimes Risk
Morgan Stanley - New York, NY
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Program Governance Analyst for First Line Financial Crimes Risk at Morgan Stanley plays a crucial role in supporting the governance framework of the Financial Crimes Risk function. This position involves assisting in the development and implementation of governance processes, risk oversight, reporting, and ensuring regulatory compliance related to financial crimes such as anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a foundational understanding of financial crimes risk.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the program governance framework.
- Support the governance lead in ensuring that governance processes are effectively implemented and maintained.
- Gather and analyze data related to program performance, risk metrics, and control effectiveness.
- Prepare governance documentation, including minutes from governance forums, working group meetings, and risk committee reports.
- Support the monitoring of key financial crime risks by tracking governance-related activities and ensuring risks are escalated and managed in line with established processes.
- Assist in ensuring that the governance framework and related activities comply with applicable regulations and internal policies.
- Work with internal teams (Compliance, Risk, Operations) to coordinate governance-related activities.
- Identify areas for improvement within existing governance processes and suggest practical, data-driven solutions.
- Help develop materials and assist in conducting training sessions to increase awareness of governance principles and best practices across the financial crimes risk team.
- Provide ad-hoc administrative and analytical support for governance-related projects and initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in financial crimes risk, governance, compliance, or related areas within financial services.
- Basic understanding of financial crime regulations (AML, KYC, and sanctions) and risk management principles.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to use data visualization tools.
Nice-to-haves
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE) preferred.
- Experience with risk governance frameworks and financial crime controls is a plus but not required.
- Collaborative team player, with a proactive mindset and strong willingness to learn.
Benefits
- Competitive salary between $110,000 and $125,000 per year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee programs.
