Global Financial Crimes Investigations Director

Global Financial Crimes (GFC): US Investigations Director

We are seeking someone to join our team as a Global Financial Crimes (GFC) US Investigations Director. This director-level position within the Investigations team will lead investigations of a wide variety of suspected financial crimes, including money laundering, terrorist financing, market manipulation, insider trading, trafficking, fraud, public corruption and bribery, cybercrime, and tax evasion.

• Lead investigations of a wide variety of suspected financial crimes, including money laundering, terrorist financing, market manipulation, insider trading, trafficking, fraud, public corruption and bribery, cybercrime, and tax evasion.
• Determine appropriate regulatory filing requirements, including Suspicious Activity Reports, and notifications to law enforcement and government agencies.
• Provide advice to the business with respect to managing risks arising from financial crimes concerns involving prospective and current client relationships.
• Produce and maintain investigative reports and related documentation.
• Assist with responding to requests for information from law enforcement and government agencies.
• Ensure daily operational processing is completed according to established program and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience. Law degree, legal or prosecutorial experience a plus.
• 5+ years of strong investigative or related experience with emphasis on BSA/AML, including writing and preparing SARs in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of the financial markets and banking, including broker‑dealer product‑based knowledge and the ability to learn concepts quickly.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively through all levels of the organization.
• Self‑motivated and independent operator with the ability and maturity to make decisions and operate in fast‑paced and dynamic settings.
• CAMS or equivalent AML certification/license, or ability to obtain certification within first 15 months of employment.

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. Our workforce reflects a broad cross‑section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.