Global Financial Crimes Crypto Investigations Director

About the role

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Director (AVP) of Investigations in Global Financial Crimes to lead and help establish Morgan Stanley’s Global Financial Crimes Crypto 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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with establishing the standards, and day-to-day structure for the investigations function
• Assist with developing the team’s strategy, processes, and workflows, ensuring alignment with firm-wide financial crimes risk management objectives
• Supervise and guide investigations for a wide range of complex financial crime investigations, including money laundering, market manipulation, sanctions evasion, fraud, and cyber-enabled threats related to Crypto
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities to strengthen controls, using data and analytics to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement
• Review and approved Suspicious Activity Reports, maintaining the highest standards for accuracy, regulatory compliance and timeliness
• Provide advice to the business with respect to managing risks arising from financial crimes concerns involving prospective and current client relationships

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience
5+ years of relevant financial crime experience or related consulting experience with emphasis on investigations, preferably at a large/complex financial institution, digital assets fintech, law firm, or government/regulatory body

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of BSA/AML concepts
• 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
• Detailed understanding of the laws, rules, regulations, and industry best practice pertaining to digital assets, in particular cryptocurrency
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to provide viable solutions in a time-sensitive environment
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, attention to detail, and effective time management

Skills

• CAMS or equivalent AML certification/license, or ability to obtain certification within first 15 months of employment

Benefits

Four days per week in office attendance is required

Pay

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Schedule

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