Morgan Stanley
Sanctions Compliance Officer
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Sanctions Compliance Officer (Vice President) – Global Financial Crimes (GFC)
Location
London
Ref: JR030717
About the Role
We seek a Global Financial Crimes (GFC) : Sanctions Compliance Officer at Vice President level based in London. This role will provide economic sanctions-related business and programmatic advice to support Morgan Stanley’s Global Economic Sanctions Programme, including oversight of EMEA-based businesses.
Under the Legal & Compliance division, the Sanctions Compliance Officer will:
- Support the Firm’s legal, regulatory, and franchise risk management efforts
- Operate within Morgan Stanley’s Global Sanctions Policy, focusing on compliance from:
- U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
- HM Treasury’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI)
- United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
- Council of the European Union (EU Council)
This role is integral to governance, oversight, and execution of Antibony Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Corruption, Anti-Tax Evasion, and Government & Political Activities Compliance initiatives.
About Morgan Stanley
Established in 1935, Morgan Stanley is a global leader in financial services across 40+ countries. It offers:
- Broad range of financial advisory, securities, wealth management, and investment banking services
- Culture rooted in integrity, excellence, and inclusivity
- Supportive career growth environment with balanced lifestyles and rich employee benefits
- Opportunities to collaborate across more than 80,000 professionals
Key Responsibilities
Core Role
The Sanctions Compliance Officer will:
- Assist in regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and business unit coaching regarding economic and diplomatic sanctions
- Engage with first-line risk teams to support their decision-making in legally compliant transaction processing
Key Tasks
You will be responsible for:
- Developing, administering, and implementing Morgan Stanley’s Economic Sanctions Compliance Programme
- Addressing sanctions-related queries from business and operational groups, including securities and financial transactions
- Supporting written and verbal communication on sanctions-related risks to Global Financial Crimes Program leadership and business teams
- Conducting reviews of highly sensitive client/transaction data, escalating findings following ofaci.org/OFSI/UNSC/EU Council norms
- Tracking regulatory changes for emerging sanctions risks, managing shareholder outreach, and implementing updated screening and due diligence practices in a timely manner
- Providing advisory technical expertise on risk scoring and regulatory best practice alignment for the business globally
- Developing ** assuré, onboarding and refresher training modules** for ongoing compliance awareness
- Collaborating with Risk Assessment teams on annual Sanctions Risk Assessments
- Supporting regulatory exams, internal audits, and there would be inspections through coordination and information gathering
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Requirements
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Strong academic credentials required
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferably in large international financial institutions, law firms, or government enforcement agencies
- Intense subject-matter knowledge of sanctions regimes, internally feasible processes essential
- Technical understanding of OFAC, OFSI, EU Council, and UNSC sanctions programs
- Ability to analyse and mitigate risks in complex financial transactions
- Compliance-focused mindset: self-motivation, ability to operate independently, yet as a collaborative team player within a global organisation
- Fast-paced skills – the ability to synthesise large volumes of data and deliver accurate insights quickly
- Communication & responsibility:
- Exceptional written/verbal skills with at-high-level attention to detail
- Proficient at setting and prioritising objectives within tight deadlines
- Demonstrates its sound judgment when escalating issues upward
Certification
- Your certification process or acquisition:
- ACAMS Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (or equivalent AML credential) within first 15 months
- (Note: This is a regulated role subject to stricter regulatory credentials – please confirm with Morgan Stanley’s recruiting team for specifics.)
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Bonus Soft Skills
- Additional values that Morgan Stanley seeks to enable sustainable compliance and team performance:
- Project management skills for pushing programmatic improvements
- Knowledgeable about financial markets and capital flows (support for broader compliance capabilities)
- Could identify critical gaps and offers calibrated advisories
Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements
This position qualifies as a Certified Role and requires applicants to meet mandatory regulatory certification standards aligned with Morgan Stanley’s internal criteria.
What We Offer
Working Environment: London Office
Opportunities include:
- Flexible working – Morgan Stanley embraces flexible work models; discuss tailored arrangements with the recruiting team
- Inclusive team climate – diverse backgrounds and perspectives welcomed and celebrated
- Professional advancement – access to rigorous training, mentorship, and cross-functional mobility
Why Join Morgan Stanley?
- Reputation: Aligned with values-driven finance—positioning you to work in ethical and high-impact environments
- Culture: A meritocracy endorsing curiosity and teamwork; supportive of stability, growth, and environment works
- Global mobility and collaboration: Opportunities to travel, network, and innovate globally
- Employer benefits: Comprehensive toolkits to support health, wellness, and wealth, including:
- Retirement benefits and education support
- Employee recognition programs
- Flexible working and career development
For more details about our offices, visit Morgan Stanley’s global locations’ webpage.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Morgan Stanley is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We proud our workforce reflects global communities—our decisions regarding talent are driven by quality, skills, innovation, and improvement, ensuring everyone feels empowered.
For policy details: Morgan Stanley’s Equal Opportunity Document.
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