Crypto Investigations VP, Global Financial Crimes

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Vice President Crypto 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. This is a Vice President level position within the Investigations team.

What You’ll Do In The Role

• 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 approve 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

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience.
• 8+ 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
• 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.
• Ability to perform analysis, identify problems, and design solutions in a collaborative manner within a fast‑paced environment.
• Detailed understanding of the laws, rules, regulations, and industry best practice pertaining to digital assets, in particular cryptocurrency
• Ability to understand and assess a wide variety of complex commercial transactions
• 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. CAMS or equivalent AML certification/license, or ability to obtain certification within first 15 months of employment.
• Four days in office weekly attendance required.

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