Compliance Officer (Legal and Compliance) Job Level Associate or Director (AVP)

Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia

Morgan Stanley one of the worlds largest financial services firms has been active on behalf of clients in Saudi Arabia since the early seventies. We have steadily built our relationships and expanded our offerings in the region : our comprehensive range of services includes mergers and acquisitions corporate finance equity and debt capital markets and sales and trading activities as well as asset management and private wealth management. From our headquarters in Riyadh we provide clients access to global opportunity and solutions to their most complex problems. Our Firms local presence is enhanced by our broad reach in the global capital markets innovative thinking and unwavering focus on meeting our clients needs. Together these have made Morgan Stanley an especially strong name in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Overview of Role

A role has arisen for an Associate or Director (AVP) in the Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia (MSSA) Compliance team. The individual will work on all aspects of Compliance in support of Morgan Stanleys various business units operating in KSA. The individual will ensure that the organisation acts in compliance with internal policies external rules and regulations in particular those relating to Capital Market Authority Saudi Exchange securities regulations and money laundering rules. Ultimately the objective of the role is to help protect Morgan Stanleys franchise in the KSA.

Primary Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Compliance and GFC - MENA and working closely with Compliance Officer in Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia the individual will assume a number of responsibilities in Compliance and Global Financial Crimes (GFC) department.

Advice Policy and training

• Providing primary Compliance and GFC advisory coverage for MSSA employees.
• Contribute to and lead development of Compliance and GFC policies and procedures.
• Provide support on regulatory requirements transactions new products and other business and infrastructure initiatives.
• Provide support in training employees on a regular basis on their duties under the applicable laws and regulations as well as under Morgan Stanleys policies.
• Responding to questions from the business in a timely manner working with other Compliance and GFC teams to incorporate their views where appropriate.
• Building relationships and networks across the Firm to develop a role as a trusted adviser to business and Legal and Compliance Management.
• Working with the MENA Head of Compliance to deliver the annual Compliance Plan for MSSA.

Monitoring test checks desk reviews and investigations

Rule interpretation and implementation of procedures and processes

Contact with regulators and auditors

Anti-money laundering

Management Information

Experience Required

Saudi National as per the CMA regulations.

Preferably minimum of 4-7 years relevant experience in Compliance / AML or a related discipline with a leading international or a large KSA financial institution would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

Good understanding of KSA securities laws / regulations.

Familiarity with some or all of the business lines operating in Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia (Institutional Sales and Trading Investment Banking and Investment Management).

Fluent in Arabic and English.

Preference for candidates with qualification in Law Finance or Accountancy.

Preference for candidates that have the CME1 and CME2 qualification.

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.

Excellent presentation skills.

Impeccable interpersonal and client‑service skills.

Demonstrable track record of exercising sound and independent judgment and ability to identify which issues require escalation.

Ability to remain calm and assertive in tough situations and be persuasive.

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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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