EMEA GFC Program Oversight

EMEA GFC Program Oversight – Director (AVP)

Glasgow – Job Reference: JR033609

Global Financial Crimes (GFC) coordinates the firm’s enterprise‑wide financial crime prevention efforts, including governance, oversight, and execution of Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti‑Corruption and Anti‑Tax Evasion programs. The EMEA GFC team operates across London, Frankfurt, and Glasgow and reports to the Head of EMEA Financial Crimes, the EMEA Head of Compliance and the Global Head of GFC.

This role is part of the EMEA GFC Program Oversight & Change Management team and focuses on the oversight of the Financial Crimes program across all EMEA jurisdictions where Morgan Stanley operates. The incumbent will support task execution across all areas of the GFC framework, ensure effective control of identified risks, build and maintain awareness of Financial Crimes risks in the region, and identify and deliver on opportunities for enhancement.

• Provide support to the EMEA GFC Program Oversight team by challenging existing systems and processes and identifying enhancements and efficiencies where possible.
• Support and oversee the timely delivery of thematic reviews, coordinate and perform related read‑across reviews, and report on progress.
• Run the annual GFC training plan in EMEA, identify needs for targeted training, monitor progress, and collaborate with SMEs to develop and deliver training as required.
• Manage Lessons Learned reviews, work with the EMEA GFC Management Team to identify review topics and thematic issues, carry out reviews, and set out remedial actions and areas requiring additional review.
• Support the execution of the Global Change Management programme by engaging stakeholders across First and Second‑Line teams to analyse change activity, develop Target Operating Models or target state designs, and deliver key action plans and project milestones for the EMEA region.

• Professional experience at a large/complex financial institution or consulting firm.
• Experience in Financial Crime risk management with knowledge of the EMEA AML regulatory environment, including regulations and industry guidance.
• Demonstrable experience in identifying and driving improvements in a Financial Crime framework.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage own workload while responding to changing priorities.
• Strong issue management and escalation skills.
• Highly motivated self‑starter able to work independently while collaborating as part of a global team.

• Excellent communication skills; able to present complex matters succinctly to diverse audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues across divisions.
• Strong analytical thinking and critical reasoning skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Certification as an Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license within 15 months of hire.

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