VP, Fraud Link Analysis

Morgan Stanley•Alpharetta, GA

51d

About The Position

Fraud Department, within the Cyber, Data, Risk and Resilience division, is integral to supporting the Firm by delivering industry-leading operational solutions that ensure optimal protection against internal and external fraud. The Fraud Link Analysis and Event Management team specializes in expert investigative techniques, network analysis, and responsive event management for fraud-related matters.This Vice President position will report to an Executive Director within the Fraud Department and will collaborate extensively with cross-functional partners and stakeholders to establish, enhance, and oversee policies and procedures supporting the event management & link analysis process

Requirements

7+ years of proven leadership experience in Fraud &/or Cybersecurity, with a record of managing operational teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Expertise in developing, writing, and maintaining policies and procedures, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey complex business and technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executive leadership.
Demonstrated proficiency in creating executive-level presentation materials and reports.
Ability to provide schedule flexibility to respond to fraud events that may arise outside of regular business hours.
BA or BS required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Have oversight of cryptocurrency transactions monitoring for link analysis teams using graph analytics & AI/ML tools to identify fraud patterns
Develop strategies for fraud monitoring of crypto currency transactions
Provide operational leadership in coordinating fraud response and involvement during critical events, ensuring the required steps are completed
Participate in strategic decision-making for Link Analysis & Event Management initiatives
Develop and coordinate table top exercises for large scale fraud attacks against client accounts
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of policies and procedures related to Fraud Event Management for internal and external fraud events.
Design, develop, and facilitate playbooks and table top exercises for a range of fraud scenarios, ensuring a well-orchestrated and efficient response across teams.
Oversee the management of fraud events, fostering connectivity among fraud teams, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely communication and awareness among senior stakeholders.
Produce and deliver executive-level presentation materials to report on high-impact matters and strategic initiatives.
Provide oversight and strategic direction for project management of key initiatives across the linking/event management space, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Oversee cryptocurrency fraud monitoring for link analysis teams, leveraging graph analytics and AI/ML tools to identify and investigate complex fraud patterns, including money mule, account takeovers, and deposit fraud activity.
Develop and implement advanced strategies for crypto fraud detection, such as real-time blockchain tracing, anomaly detection, wallet clustering, and collaboration with external partners and exchanges to flag suspicious activity.
Provide operational leadership during critical fraud events, coordinating response efforts, ensuring all required investigative and remediation steps are completed, and maintaining comprehensive documentation for audit and regulatory review.
Participate in strategic decision-making for Link Analysis and Event Management initiatives, driving innovation in fraud detection methodologies and risk mitigation approaches.
Design and coordinate table top exercises simulating large-scale fraud attacks against client accounts, including crypto-specific scenarios, to enhance team readiness and response capabilities.
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of policies and procedures for Link Analysis & Event Management, addressing both internal and external fraud, with a particular focus on emerging threats in the cryptocurrency domain.
Oversee the management of fraud events, which includes but is not limited to documentation, leadership communication, tracking findings/takeaways.
Produce and deliver executive-level presentations and reports on high-impact matters, strategic initiatives, and crypto fraud trends to inform decision-making and drive stakeholder engagement.
Provide oversight and strategic direction for key project management initiatives within the link analysis and event management space, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and the evolving landscape of crypto fraud risks.