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Global Financial Crimes: US Investigations Director/VP

AT Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley

Global Financial Crimes: US Investigations Director/VP

New York, NY

About Morgan Stanley

Discover your next career opportunity with Morgan Stanley, where we are committed to helping our employees build meaningful careers, and where you can learn, achieve, and grow. Across the globe, we believe our greatest asset is our people. As part of our commitment to excellence, and to you, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, programs, and perks. From adoption assistance benefits to Zipcar memberships, the Firm's 250+ employee programs have you covered from A to Z.

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About Global Financial Crimes

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.

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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.

Your Key Responsibilities:

As an experienced Investigations Director/Vice President in GFC, 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
  • 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 We're Looking for in You
  • Bachelors 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

Where You'll be Working

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.

The Baltimore office is the Firm's largest U.S. office outside of New York, with approximately 2,000 employees representing most of the Firm's Divisions.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Maryland:

Salary range for the position: $75,000 - $120,000 Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

Expected base pay rates for the role in New York will be between $90,000 and $200000 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. #LI-JO1

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA; Baltimore, MD, USA
Job ID: Morgan-549779364674
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Return-to-Work Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)