Matthew Shaw
Financial Crimes and AML risk leader focused on strengthening governance, enhancing risk transparency, and enabling better decision-making at the executive level.
- Role
- Vice President, Global Financial Crimes Governance and Escalation Coordinator at Morgan Stanley
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matthew Shaw
With 10+ years of experience across Financial Crimes, BSA/AML, KYC/CDD, sanctions compliance, and enterprise risk management, I design and scale governance frameworks that not only meet regulatory expectations but also drive accountability and operational efficiency. My work centers on translating complex risk data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders.I’ve led enterprise-wide governance and escalation frameworks, coordinated global risk forums, and improved audit outcomes across FRB, OCC, and FINRA environments. I’m known for partnering effectively across Compliance, Risk, Legal, and business functions to identify emerging risks, strengthen controls, and align First and Second Lines of Defense.
Experience
Vice President, Global Financial Crimes Governance and Escalation Coordinator
May 2018 — Present · New York, NY, US
Designed and implemented an enterprise-wide Financial Crimes (AML) governance and escalation framework, improving risk visibility and supporting strong outcomes across FRB, OCC, FINRA, and internal audits.Led root cause analysis, issue management, and escalation of material risks, including matters presented to the Board of Directors, improving response time for high-impact issues.Coordinated global executive governance forums across Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Institutional Securities, Investment Management, and Banking (NA, EMEA, APAC).Partnered with senior leadership to develop agendas, review materials, and ensure quality and consistency of executive-level reporting.Produced formal governance documentation, including decision tracking, action items, and remediation oversight, strengthening accountability.Delivered confidential reporting on Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to executive compliance committees.Consolidated First and Second Line governance structures, significantly reducing meetings through charter redesign, policy enhancements, and cadence optimization.
Education
Saint Peter's University
Bachelor's degree, History & Political Science
1988 — 1992
New York Law School
Juris Doctor
1993 — 1997
St. Peter's Preparatory School
Diploma
1984 — 1988
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