AML & KYC Risk Specialist

Join Morgan Stanley and make a meaningful impact in the fight against financial crime. As an AML & KYC Risk Specialist, you will play a key role in protecting the Firm from money laundering and reputational risks by leading complex Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and Source of Wealth reviews for high-risk clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, and Financial Crime professionals looking to take the next step in their career, gain international exposure, and contribute to a global financial institution.

What you'll do in the role

• Lead complex Source of Wealth, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for new and existing clients
• Assess AML, KYC, and reputational risks and provide clear, risk-based recommendations
• Partner with Compliance, Financial Crimes, Private Banking, and Business teams to support client onboarding and ongoing monitoring
• Act as a key escalation point for complex client reviews and risk-related matters
• Analyze trends, identify emerging risks, and contribute to strengthening the Firm’s AML framework
• Drive process improvements, regulatory initiatives, and quality enhancement projects
• Support and mentor AML analysts, helping to build a strong risk and compliance culture

What you'll bring to the role

• 3-7 years of experience in AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, Financial Crime Compliance, or Risk Management
• Strong knowledge of client onboarding, Source of Wealth reviews, and AML regulatory requirements
• Experience assessing high-risk clients and conducting complex due diligence investigations
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• A proactive mindset with a passion for risk management and regulatory excellence
• ACAMS or an equivalent AML certification is an advantage
• Fluency in Chinese and/or Arabic are desired but not required

Why join us?

• Take ownership of high-profile AML and KYC risk assessments with global visibility
• Work on complex international client cases across Wealth Management and Banking
• Collaborate with experts across Compliance, Risk, and Business teams
• Gain exposure to strategic projects, process transformation, and regulatory initiatives
• Grow your career in a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated – and we've done that for 90 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.

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