Global Financial Crimes US Investigations Director; AVP Vice President

We are seeking someone to join our team as a Global Financial Crimes (GFC): US Investigations - Director (AVP) / Vice President.

In the Legal & Compliance division we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firms management of legal regulatory and franchise risk. This is a Vice President level position within the Investigations team where you 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.

Since 1935 Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

In Global Financial Crimes (GFC) you will play a critical role in identifying potentially suspicious activity protecting vulnerable individuals and safeguarding the integrity of the financial system. GFC coordinates day-to-day implementation of the Firms financial crime prevention efforts. Including governance oversight and execution of the Firms Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Sanctions Anti-Corruption and Government and Political Activities Compliance programs.

If you are passionate about financial crimes prevention seeking a rewarding and dynamic career and focused on making a difference then GFC might be the right team for you.

• 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 is 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.

This role will require in office attendance 3 days/week. Two of those days will be Anchor Days where you will be in the office with your teammates to learn, grow and collaborate in person.

At Morgan Stanley we raise manage and allocate capital for our clients helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way thats differentiated and weve done that for 90 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…