Join Morgan Stanley and make a meaningful impact in the fight against financial crime. As an AML & KYC Risk Specialist, you will play a key role in protecting the Firm from money laundering and reputational risks by leading complex Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and Source of Wealth reviews for high-risk clients.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, and Financial Crime professionals looking to take the next step in their career, gain international exposure, and contribute to a global financial institution.
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.
What you'll do in the role
Lead complex Source of Wealth, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for new and existing clients
Assess AML, KYC, and reputational risks and provide clear, risk-based recommendations
Partner with Compliance, Financial Crimes, Private Banking, and Business teams to support client onboarding and ongoing monitoring
Act as a key escalation point for complex client reviews and risk-related matters
Analyze trends, identify emerging risks, and contribute to strengthening the Firm’s AML framework
Drive process improvements, regulatory initiatives, and quality enhancement projects
Support and mentor AML analysts, helping to build a strong risk and compliance culture
What you'll bring to the role
3-7 years of experience in AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, Financial Crime Compliance, or Risk Management
Strong knowledge of client onboarding, Source of Wealth reviews, and AML regulatory requirements
Experience assessing high-risk clients and conducting complex due diligence investigations
Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
A proactive mindset with a passion for risk management and regulatory excellence
ACAMS or an equivalent AML certification is an advantage
Fluency in Chinese and/or Arabic are desired but not required
Why join us?
Take ownership of high-profile AML and KYC risk assessments with global visibility
Work on complex international client cases across Wealth Management and Banking
Collaborate with experts across Compliance, Risk, and Business teams
Gain exposure to strategic projects, process transformation, and regulatory initiatives
Grow your career in a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment
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 just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.
Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.
Skills Required
- 3-7 years experience in AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, Financial Crime Compliance, or Risk Management
- Experience leading Source of Wealth reviews, Customer Due Diligence, and Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk clients
- Strong knowledge of AML regulatory requirements and client onboarding processes
- Experience assessing high-risk clients and conducting complex due diligence investigations
- Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Proactive mindset with passion for risk management and regulatory excellence
- ACAMS or equivalent AML certification
- Fluency in Chinese and/or Arabic
Morgan Stanley Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Family support is extensive, with paid parental leave for all parents, adoption and fertility assistance, backup childcare, and eldercare resources. Feedback suggests these programs meaningfully enhance the overall package and help with retention.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health access, care navigation, and expert second opinions. Convenient primary care access and condition‑specific support reinforce the depth of healthcare coverage.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity compensation and stock ownership are positioned as core motivators that encourage commitment and retention. Feedback suggests education and support are provided to help participants manage equity and related financial benefits.
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What We Do
Morgan Stanley mobilizes capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. For over 85 years, the firm’s reputation for using innovative thinking to solve complex problems has been well earned and rarely matched. A consistent industry leader throughout decades of dramatic change in modern finance, Morgan Stanley will continue to break new ground in advising, serving and providing new opportunities for its clients. Morgan Stanley is committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm. At its foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide its more than 60,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 41 countries.
