Global Financial Crimes: Vice President, Data Testing Lead

We are seeking someone to join our team as a Global Financial Crimes (GFC) Data Testing Lead. In the Legal & Compliance division, you will be responsible for designing a risk‑based GFC data testing framework, plan, and underlying procedures, as well as executing tests in accordance with that plan. The scope of data testing will include all upstream clients, asset movement, and referential data feeding GFC models.

You will leverage insights from data quality issues, industry and firm‑wide thematic risks to inform the scope and strategy of the data testing plan and will access, analyze, and follow up with upstream data providers to ensure that the root cause of any testing issue is documented, understood, and remediated.

• Support GFC Data Governance by publishing a data testing framework, procedures, and a plan to test GFC data input and outputs on a risk‑based approach.
• Identify critical data elements and thematic issues with respect to source systems, and support defining data standards and data quality rules for data quality management.
• Partner with IT counterparts in cataloguing data quality rules.
• Partner with IT and GFC counterparts to identify and resolve data quality exceptions.
• Provide timely and accurate metrics and reporting of data quality across Global Financial Crimes.
• Attain certification as an Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or an equivalent certification/license within the first 15 months of employment.

• 8+ years of relevant experience in risk and controls, data governance, and data quality.
• Ability to solicit information from stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage deadlines.
• Four days in office attendance is required.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 120000 and 205000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which may include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentive packages, and other sponsored benefit programs.

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 a strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.