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Morgan Stanley · 4 weeks ago

Global Financial Crimes: Crypto Investigations Director (AVP)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, and they are seeking an experienced Investigations Director (AVP) in Global Financial Crimes. The role involves leading investigations into suspected financial crimes related to cryptocurrencies and providing regulatory advice while ensuring compliance with established requirements.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesLending

Responsibilities

Lead investigations of a wide variety of suspected financial crimes related to cryptocurrencies and digital assets, including crypto-enabled money laundering, terrorist financing via virtual currencies, illicit trafficking using blockchain, and fraud

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 crypto-related financial crimes concerns involving prospective and current client relationships, assessing wallet addresses, transaction patterns, and blockchain analytics insights

Produce and maintain investigative reports and related documentation with a focus on tracing transactions through blockchain analysis and documenting findings in line with best practices

Assist with responding to requests for information from law enforcement and government agencies regarding virtual assets, including blockchain data, transaction histories, and wallet identifications

Ensure daily operational processing is completed according to established program and regulatory requirements

Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness

Qualification

BSA/AML expertiseCrypto investigationsBlockchain analysisCAMS certificationLegal experienceLeadership skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience

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 Crypto specific 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