Workforce Screening Risk Specialist, Director, Security & Investigations

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director, Workforce Screening Risk Specialist to serve as an escalation point in our Investigative Review & Escalation (IRET) team. Your focus will be on background screening results for full-time employee and third-party contingent worker candidates across EMEA, APAC and Japan that post potential operational and/or reputational risk to the Firm. The WFS Risk Specialist will work in close concert with Employment Law and Human Resources to evaluate and resolve background screening issues.

In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. This is a Director level position within the Security & Investigations, which develops and implements security and life safety strategies for all Firm employees and facilities.

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.

What you'll do in the role:
Investigate escalated background screening concerns for employees and contingent workers, including criminal, misrepresentation, fraud, or any reputational risks
Interact with candidates and employees undergoing pre-employment/pre-engagement screening procedures, in accordance with the Firm's regulatory and other operational requirements
Prepare review documentation, including interview notes and summary of findings
Recommend appropriate resolution of internal concerns to Employment Law and/or Human Resources
Produce ad-hoc, weekly, monthly / quarterly metrics reviews, as applicable
Interact with counterparts within Firm stakeholder groups, participating in working groups and ad hoc meetings
Contribute to mentorship and development of staff to maximize breadth and depth of expertise in support of mission

What you'll bring to the role:
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of experience in workforce screening, investigations, due diligence, intelligence, compliance, risk management, security, or related fields
3+ years of leadership experience managing global or regional operations and teams.
Advanced interviewing skills and ability to resolve conflict professionally
Strong understanding of global workforce screening practices, contingent workforce risk management, and third-party due diligence
Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships across multiple jurisdictions and business functions
Knowledge of privacy, employment, and screening regulations across EMEA and APAC regions and in Japan
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Outlook)
Demonstrated ability to assess and communicate risk in a clear, concise, and defensible manner

At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

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.

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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.