Executive Director - Head of APAC GFC Investigations, Hong Kong

ers, Trade Surveillance, Compliance, and other Investigations teams globally to ensure consistency and sharing of information, where relevant and permissible. Appropriately escalate and provide information on Financial Crime risks, activity and issues to the Head of APAC GFC and other internal stakeholders across the region and globally. Maintain regional Investigations policies and procedures and provide APAC input into global Investigations-related policies and procedures. Involvement in the preparation of Management Information and Reporting on escalations received, investigations, SAR reporting, and presentation of relevant matters on these topics at governance forums. Support the Head of APAC GFC in developing and driving GFC strategic initiatives. Contribute to maintaining a programme of financial crime risk management in APAC, in accordance with applicable law and regulation and Firm policy. University degree or equivalent with strong academic credentials. Act in a MLRO capacity with minimum 10 years of investigative or related experience within financial crimes. Experience of managing a team. Good understanding of financial markets and products (in particular, Private Wealth Management, Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and Investment Banking / Capital Markets) is an advantage. A thorough understanding of financial crimes risk and the ability to identify new and emerging risks through engagement with external agencies and liaison with internal stakeholders. Advanced investigative capabilities and an understanding of relevant suspicious activity/transaction reporting legislation within the APAC region. Robust understanding of financial crimes screening and monitoring systems, workflows and review processes. Strong management and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a team in a fast-paced environment. 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. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues across the First and Second Line. 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. 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://https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.