Global Financial Crimes Crypto Investigations Vice President

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

5d • $120,000 - $205,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Vice President Tester to join the Global Financial Crimes (GFC) Investigations team. In the Legal & Compliance division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm's management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. As a Vice President on the GFC Investigation team, you will have oversight responsibility and supervise U.S. Investigations teams primarily located in Dallas that analyze and resolve Crypto Investigations to identify activity that is potentially suspicious 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 Firm's financial crime prevention efforts. Including governance, oversight and execution of the Firm's 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. What you'll do in the role: Have oversight responsibility and supervise U.S. Investigations teams primarily located in Dallas that analyze and resolve Crypto Investigations to identify activity that is potentially suspicious Review case output, including suspicious activity reports (SARs) prior to filing with FinCEN Partner with internal monitoring functions, including external vendors providing Crypto support on escalations to make SAR filing decisions on behalf of the Firm Respond to questions from the business and risk organizations across Wealth Management, Institutional Securities as well as Investment Management business lines regarding GFC processes, procedures and individual matters Lead regulatory and law enforcement engagement related to crypto matters, including responses to inquiries, subpoenas, and examinations focused on digital asset risk Monitor emerging trends and typologies (e.g., illicit finance, fraud, sanctions evasion, ransomware, darknet exposure) and translate them into actionable investigative guidance Analyze quality reporting and trends to ensure Firm quality review standards are met Work on other special projects as needed What you'll bring to the role: Bachelor's degree required with strong academic credentials 8-10 years of BSA/AML experience within financial services or a regulatory agency Deep expertise in crypto and digital asset ecosystems, including on chain transaction flows, product risks, and U.S. regulatory expectations (BSA/AML, sanctions, law enforcement priorities) Proven investigative and analytical skills, with experience presenting clear, well organized findings verbally and in writing Demonstrated people management experience leading financial crimes investigation teams, with strong judgment, initiative, and deadline discipline Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage senior business, risk, legal, and compliance stakeholders; collaborative, responsive, and independent thinker WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve 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 - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 120000 and 205000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs. 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. For more information, please visit : https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required with strong academic credentials
• 8-10 years of BSA/AML experience within financial services or a regulatory agency
• Deep expertise in crypto and digital asset ecosystems, including on chain transaction flows, product risks, and U.S. regulatory expectations (BSA/AML, sanctions, law enforcement priorities)
• Proven investigative and analytical skills, with experience presenting clear, well organized findings verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated people management experience leading financial crimes investigation teams, with strong judgment, initiative, and deadline discipline
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage senior business, risk, legal, and compliance stakeholders; collaborative, responsive, and independent thinker

Responsibilities

• Have oversight responsibility and supervise U.S. Investigations teams primarily located in Dallas that analyze and resolve Crypto Investigations to identify activity that is potentially suspicious
• Review case output, including suspicious activity reports (SARs) prior to filing with FinCEN
• Partner with internal monitoring functions, including external vendors providing Crypto support on escalations to make SAR filing decisions on behalf of the Firm
• Respond to questions from the business and risk organizations across Wealth Management, Institutional Securities as well as Investment Management business lines regarding GFC processes, procedures and individual matters
• Lead regulatory and law enforcement engagement related to crypto matters, including responses to inquiries, subpoenas, and examinations focused on digital asset risk
• Monitor emerging trends and typologies (e.g., illicit finance, fraud, sanctions evasion, ransomware, darknet exposure) and translate them into actionable investigative guidance
• Analyze quality reporting and trends to ensure Firm quality review standards are met
• Work on other special projects as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees