A role has arisen for an Associate/ Director (AVP) in the Morgan Stanley DIFC Branch Compliance department. The individual will work on all aspects of Compliance in support of Morgan Stanley's various business units operating in the MENA region (Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar). The individual will ensure that the organisation acts in compliance with internal policies, external rules, and regulations, those relating to applicable regulations and money laundering rules in the countries we operate. Ultimately, the objective of the role is to work with the Head of MENA Compliance and MLRO to protect Morgan Stanley's franchise in the MENA region.
Reporting to the Head of MENA Compliance, the individual will assume a number of responsibilities.
Advice, Policy and training o Assisting the Head of MENA Compliance and MLRO to provide compliance coverage for the employees in the MENA region. o Contribute to and lead development of compliance and GFC policies and procedures. o Provide support on regulatory requirements, transactions, new products and other business and infrastructure initiatives o Provide support in training employees on a regular basis on their duties under the applicable laws and regulations as well as under Morgan Stanley's policies o Responding to questions from the business in a timely manner, working with other compliance teams to incorporate their views where appropriate. o Building relationships and networks across the Firm to develop a role as a trusted adviser to business and Legal and Compliance Management. o Provide support in developing and delivering the Annual Compliance Plan for MENA.
Monitoring, test checks and desk reviews o Undertake Compliance Monitoring and Testing programmes in conjunction with the EMEA Monitoring and Testing teams across MENA. o Assist in conducting desk reviews of the MENA businesses in accordance with the Annual Compliance Plan for MENA
Rule interpretation and implementation of procedures and processes o Identify upcoming changes in the MENA region and maintain MENA rules inventory o Provide support to ensure implementation of processes/procedures to comply with relevant laws and regulations o Ensure policies and procedures are drafted and updated accordingly
Contact with regulators and auditors o Provide input to responses to inquiries from regulators in a timely manner o Update internal systems with status of regulatory submissions
Management Information o Collate monthly and quarterly Management information for MENA
Qualifications - External
Experience Required > Experience in Compliance or a related discipline with a leading international or a large financial institution in MENA > Good understanding of DFSA/QFCRA securities laws/regulations > Familiarity with some or all of the business lines operating in Morgan Stanley's MENA franchise (Institutional Sales and Trading, Investment Banking/ Capital Markets and Investment Management) > Preference for candidates with qualification in Law/Finance/Accountancy and working knowledge of Arabic language
Key attributes > Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Candidates must possess a demonstrable ability to distil complex and detailed information, present information clearly in PowerPoint and Excel, Word and draft business memos > Pro-active, motivated, strong organisational skills, with ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, and manage competing priorities > Exceptional problem solving and execution skills with attention to detail > Impeccable interpersonal and client-service skills > Sound and independent judgment and ability to identify which issues require escalation
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