VP, Fraud Link Analysis at Morgan Stanley

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fraud Detection, Cybersecurity, Link Analysis, Event Management, Cryptocurrency, Graph Analytics, AI/ML Tools, Policy Development, Operational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Communication Skills, Project Management, Anomaly Detection, Blockchain Tracing, Team Coordination, Presentation Skills

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Role Profile: Fraud Department, within the Cyber, Data, Risk and Resilience division, is integral to supporting the Firm by delivering industry-leading operational solutions that ensure optimal protection against internal and external fraud. The Fraud Link Analysis and Event Management team specializes in expert investigative techniques, network analysis, and responsive event management for fraud-related matters.This Vice President position will report to an Executive Director within the Fraud Department and will collaborate extensively with cross-functional partners and stakeholders to establish, enhance, and oversee policies and procedures supporting the event management & link analysis process What you'll do in the role: Have oversight of cryptocurrency transactions monitoring for link analysis teams using graph analytics & AI/ML tools to identify fraud patterns Develop strategies for fraud monitoring of crypto currency transactions Provide operational leadership in coordinating fraud response and involvement during critical events, ensuring the required steps are completed Participate in strategic decision-making for Link Analysis & Event Management initiatives Develop and coordinate table top exercises for large scale fraud attacks against client accounts Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of policies and procedures related to Fraud Event Management for internal and external fraud events. Design, develop, and facilitate playbooks and table top exercises for a range of fraud scenarios, ensuring a well-orchestrated and efficient response across teams. Oversee the management of fraud events, fostering connectivity among fraud teams, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely communication and awareness among senior stakeholders. Produce and deliver executive-level presentation materials to report on high-impact matters and strategic initiatives. Provide oversight and strategic direction for project management of key initiatives across the linking/event management space, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Oversee cryptocurrency fraud monitoring for link analysis teams, leveraging graph analytics and AI/ML tools to identify and investigate complex fraud patterns, including money mule, account takeovers, and deposit fraud activity. Develop and implement advanced strategies for crypto fraud detection, such as real-time blockchain tracing, anomaly detection, wallet clustering, and collaboration with external partners and exchanges to flag suspicious activity. Provide operational leadership during critical fraud events, coordinating response efforts, ensuring all required investigative and remediation steps are completed, and maintaining comprehensive documentation for audit and regulatory review. Participate in strategic decision-making for Link Analysis and Event Management initiatives, driving innovation in fraud detection methodologies and risk mitigation approaches. Design and coordinate table top exercises simulating large-scale fraud attacks against client accounts, including crypto-specific scenarios, to enhance team readiness and response capabilities. Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of policies and procedures for Link Analysis & Event Management, addressing both internal and external fraud, with a particular focus on emerging threats in the cryptocurrency domain. Oversee the management of fraud events, which includes but is not limited to documentation, leadership communication, tracking findings/takeaways. Produce and deliver executive-level presentations and reports on high-impact matters, strategic initiatives, and crypto fraud trends to inform decision-making and drive stakeholder engagement. Provide oversight and strategic direction for key project management initiatives within the link analysis and event management space, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and the evolving landscape of crypto fraud risks. What you'll bring to the role: 7+ years of proven leadership experience in Fraud &/or Cybersecurity, with a record of managing operational teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Expertise in developing, writing, and maintaining policies and procedures, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey complex business and technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executive leadership. Demonstrated proficiency in creating executive-level presentation materials and reports. Ability to provide schedule flexibility to respond to fraud events that may arise outside of regular business hours. BA or BS required; advanced degree preferred. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Responsibilities

The VP of Fraud Link Analysis will oversee cryptocurrency transaction monitoring and lead the development of strategies for fraud detection. They will also coordinate responses during critical fraud events and manage the implementation of policies related to fraud event management.