Executive Director, Institutional Securities Group Financial Crimes Advisory Program Execution Officer

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Institutional Securities Group Financial Crimes Advisory Program Execution Officer in Global Financial Crimes to be responsible for the end to end operational integrity, execution discipline, and capacity management of the ISG Advisory FCC function. In the Legal & Compliance division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. This is an Executive Director level position within the GFC Institutional Securities Group (ISG) which is responsible for the end-to-end operational integrity, execution discipline, and capacity management of the ISG Advisory FCC function. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. In Global Financial Crimes (GFC), you will play a critical role in identifying potentially suspicious activity, protecting vulnerable individuals, and safeguarding the integrity of the financial system. GFC coordinates day-to-day implementation of the Firm's financial crime prevention efforts, including governance, oversight and execution of the Firm's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Government and Political Activities Compliance programs. If you are passionate about financial crimes prevention, seeking a rewarding and dynamic career, and focused on making a difference, then GFC might be the right team for you. What you'll do in the role: * Establish and maintain strong governance, controls, and documentation aligned with Firm and regulatory standards; draft and update policies and procedures. * Oversee issue management, remediation tracking, and responses to internal audits, regulatory exams, and compliance inquiries. * Serve as a strategic advisor to ISG leadership on operational risk trends, control issues, and emerging risks. * Act as the central liaison across GFC ISG Advisory, business units, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Technology/Data to drive alignment on priorities, timelines, and ownership. * Lead process improvement initiatives and manage change for new regulations, products, and risk frameworks. * Own governance forums, including agenda setting, materials coordination, stakeholder engagement, and tracking of decisions, metrics, and action items. * Oversee training, onboarding, and capability development, deliver targeted risk training, support new product approvals, and represent the Firm in internal committees and external forums. What you'll bring to the role: * 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a large/complex financial institution, law firm, or regulatory body. * Strong understanding of AML, sanctions, and anti-corruption laws and regulations. * Knowledge of Institutional Securities (e.g., M&A, sales & trading, underwriting, debt financing) with the ability to assess complex transactions. * Self-starter with the ability to work independently while collaborating across a global program. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to deliver in time-sensitive environments. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and time management. * Sound judgment with the ability to appropriately escalate issues and influence stakeholders. * Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented mindset; ACAMS certification (or equivalent) preferred or required within 15 months. 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...