AML Officer - Morgan Stanley (New York, NY)

AML OfficerPosition Number:112054 Posting Date:2012 Dec 10Location:USA - NY - New York Education:Bachelors DegreePosition Category:Legal/Compliance Experience:3-5Position Type:Full-Time Job Level:ProfessionalPosition Description. Perform investigations of unusual or potentially suspicious activity.. Assist in the preparation of Suspicious Activity/Transaction Reports that are filed with law enforcement and government authorities.. Perform client due diligence reviews, including using internal and third-party research tools.. Review escalated items from business unit to determine whether client due diligence requirements have been satisfied.. Monitor customer accounts against government lists, internal watch lists and high-risk jurisdiction list.. Participate in AML Group training sessions and/or global conference calls.. Assist in various projects designed to implement new anti-money laundering regulatory requirements and Morgan Stanley internal policies.. Review daily outgoing payment exceptions generated from payment system. Payments flag for possible matches on the OFAC/Sanctions list and other governmental or internal watch lists. Payments must be analyzed and decisions made as to whether to release the payment, deny the payment, or hold the payment for further investigation.Skills RequiredPrevious AML Compliance experience requiredSkills Desired. Advanced degree a plus.. Prior experience working in an Operations or Compliance Department in Financial Services is also a plus.

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