Global Financial Crimes: US Investigations Director (AVP) / Vice President

Morgan Stanley • Spring Valley, NV

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Firm's 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 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:

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Law degree, legal or prosecutorial experience a plus.
• CAMS or equivalent AML certification/license, or ability to obtain certification within first 15 months of employment

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

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