Senior Associate - AML

Morgan Stanley is a leading global services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.



As a market leading, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.



Fund Services

This wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley administers over $200 billion of hedge fund assets. Using the firm’s proprietary, globally accessible technology platform, the business provides a full range of fund administration services, including daily accounting and financial reporting; transfer agency and investor services; middle and back-office support; and integrated portfolio analytics. Morgan Stanley Fund Services is supported by more than 600 professionals based in New York, London, Hong Kong, Dublin, Glasgow and Mumbai



1. Job Purpose

Morgan Stanley Fund Services is committed to providing the highest standard of services to the funds that we administer. Investor Services lies at the heart of this commitment.

The Investor Services team is charged with providing a best in class service to both our clients and their investors. The role of an AML Representative is key to meeting this goal.

Responsibilities include:

· Providing day-to-day Investor services to both the Fund Manager and the investors in the fund

· Meeting the delivery of services to clients against a pre-agreed service level agreement.

· Keeping line management appraised of operational issues in a timely manner



2. Principle Accountabilities

Service Delivery

· Act as a contact point for fund investors AML related matters.

· Act as a contact point to the fund manager for AML related matters.

· All communication with investors and fund managers must be professional and compliant with the Firm’s communication policies.

· Ensure investor accounts are in compliance with anti-money laundering requirements and regulations and company AML policies and procedures.

· Handle queries from investors and fund managers in a professional and prompt manner, escalating where appropriate.

· Ensuring investor AML documentation is maintained in a complete and organised manner.

· Produce MIS and other internal operational reports that assist in the effective operation of the team.


Qualifications -

Skills Required

· A number of years prior experience of investor servicing; knowledge of hedge fund processing is a strong advantage

· Some experience in supervising and reviewing the work of others

· An aptitude for client service

· Good administrative and organizational skills with a particular focus on accuracy and attention to detail

· An ability to work under pressure and an ability to cope with increased work loads at month-end

· An ability to work as part of focused team

· An ability to use key financial systems and other IT tools

· A college degree – preferably in a business or numerical discipline


Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. 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

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. 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.