Director, Americas Workforce Screening-Risk & Investigations
About The Position
We're seeking someone to join our team as an Americas Workforce Screening Risk & Investigations Vice President to serve as an escalation point in our Investigative Review & Escalation (IRET) team. Your focus will be on background screening results that pose potential reputational and/or operational risk to the Firm. This role will work in close concert with Employment Law and Human Resources to evaluate and resolve the reputational and operational risk related issues. In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years Employment Law / Employee Relations / Human Resources experience / Background Screening
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, patience, tact, and respect, with advanced interviewing and conflict resolution abilities.
- Possesses strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and procedures, while maintaining client confidentiality and discretion.
- Mastery of public record databases and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for effective background screening and information synthesis.
- Exhibits strong client focus, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information tactfully under pressure.
- Capable of multi-tasking, managing time effectively, and adapting to a dynamic organizational environment.
- Exceptional business writing, analytical, and communication skills, with experience in running meetings and speaking to large groups.
Responsibilities
- Investigate escalated background screening concerns for employees and contingent workers, including criminal, misrepresentation, fraud, or any reputational risks.
- Interact with candidates and employees undergoing pre-employment screening procedures, in accordance with the Firm's regulatory and other operational requirements.
- Prepare review documentation, including interview notes and summary of findings.
- Recommend appropriate resolution of internal concerns to Employment Law and/or Human Resources.
- Produce ad-hoc, weekly, monthly / quarterly metrics reviews, as applicable.
- Interact with counterparts within Firm stakeholder groups, participating in working groups and ad hoc meetings.
- Effectively supervise activities of an Associate/Analyst.
- Contributes to mentorship and development of staff to maximize breadth and depth of expertise in support of mission.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
