We are seeking someone to join our team as a Global Financial Crimes (GFC): US AML Alert Monitoring & Screening Professional.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 Director level position within the Investigations team, where you will be responsible for conducting alert reviews from internal and external sources, including negative news and transaction monitoring, performing the necessary research and analysis of transactional activity in order to determine if an escalation is required for further review.Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.Global Financial Crimes (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. As a team member in GFC, you will play a critical role in identifying potentially suspicious activity, protecting vulnerable individuals, and safeguarding the integrity of the financial system. 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.What you'll do in the role:- Draft dispositions summaries that support the alert review outcomes, ensuring documents are clear and concise while complying with regulatory expectations- Ensure a high quality work product and that the level of documentation adheres to procedural expectations- Respond to questions from various stakeholders including GFC colleagues, Risk partners located in the field, and other Business Unit personnel- Proactively identify risks to the GFC program, work with manager to develop solutions, and escalate as necessary- Source and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness- Ensure daily operational processing is completed according to established program SLAs and regulatory requirementsWhat you'll bring to the role:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience- 5 years of investigative or related experience with emphasis on BSA/AML- A foundational understanding of the financial markets and banking, including broker-dealer product-based knowledge and the ability to learn concepts quickly- Strong communication 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 WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.