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• - Assess the Financial Crime risk associated with new and existing clients of the firm, including through the enhanced due diligence process. - Analyze corporate structures, financial crimes negative news and other documentation as necessary. - Provide guidance and advice to the business in relation to AML matters including due diligence and client risk ranking. - Complete timely execution and reviews of client accounts for potential matches to designated sanctions targets and prohibited persons lists. - Engage third-party and internal databases to assist with due diligence searches as needed. - Understand anti-money laundering regulations, policies, and procedures and provide guidance to various stakeholders. - At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role - Bachelor's degree or equivalent with strong academic credentials. - General knowledge of investing and markets and the ability to research or must evidence the ability to learn and adapt quickly. - Ability to interact with branch office and business unit personnel and be willing to receive and apply feedback on work product from supervisor(s). - Fluent in Spanish or Portuguese desired but not required. - Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent certification/license - or certification within first 15 months of employment. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex matters succinctly to a range of audiences through all levels of the organization. - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues across divisions and multiple locations. - Strong analytical thinking and critical reasoning skills with the ability to effectively make decisions also manage and escalate complex issues. - Attention to detail and excellent time management skills with the ability to execute tasks within tight deadlines. 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. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser. 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? Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.