EMEA Infrastructure Compliance - Director
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Number:
3228768
POSTING DATE: Jan 23, 2023 PRIMARY LOCATION: Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-London EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's Degree JOB: Other EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time JOB LEVEL: DirectorDESCRIPTION
Team ProfileThe Infrastructure Compliance Function is part of the Global Shared Services Compliance Group and is responsible for the second line oversight of infrastructure based regulatory processes supporting the EMEA Morgan Stanley businesses. The team also provides broader compliance support and advice to Morgan Stanley's infrastructure areas. Core areas of coverage include, but are not limited to: Transaction Reporting, Client Reporting, Record Keeping, Client Assets, Client Categorisation, Voice Recording, Disclosure of Interest and Outsourcing and broad compliance support across Operations, Technology and Finance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Primary ResponsibilityCompliance Advisory
Providing advisory support and coverage across the various regulatory obligations overseen by the team including operations compliance, margin, client categorisation, voice recording, electronic communications and record keeping. The role requires the candidate to provide oral and written advice to stakeholders. Such advice may be general in nature or specific, for example, to regulatory change, transactions, new business initiatives, ordinary course of business enquiries and exceptional situations.
Strategic Projects & Initiatives
Participate in / lead as appropriate strategic projects and initiatives with other legal and compliance professions, including helping to scope projects, deliver workstreams and implement action plans.
Monitoring
Providing support and coverage in regard to the Infrastructure teams monitoring and oversight programme which includes overseeing and undertaking specific checks to monitor compliance with relevant Regulations and internal policy.
Skills required (essential)
- Strong working knowledge of Operations / Infrastructure Compliance requirements for example MiFID and EMIR.
- Strong collegial approach with ability to build relationships of trust with members of the Legal and Compliance department and employees in the business unit and support & control functions.
- A clear and logical thought process with a propensity to question facts and data.
- High level of attention to detail and a passion for excellence.
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
- Confidence to use own initiative and apply judgment.
- Ability to remain focused under pressure.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Enthusiasm and aspiration to continue to learn and develop.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Investment & Asset Management
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for EMEA Infrastructure Compliance - Director roles across Morgan Stanley's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Investment & Asset Management.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £53,000 - £67,820 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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