Workforce Screening Investigator

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Workforce Screening Investigator.In the Corporate Services division, we provide solutions that enable Morgan Stanley's workforce, across our global workplace locations, to effectively and efficiently work in the service of our clients.This is a director level position within Corporate Security and Investigations.Corporate Security and Investigations (CSI) develops and implements security and life safety strategies for all firm employees and facilities. The team is responsible for Physical Security & Security Technology, Access Control, Due Diligence, Internal & External Fraud Investigations, Travel Security and Workforce Screening.CSI's Workforce Screening Program serves as a critical risk mitigation process responsible for identifying potentially unsuitable employees and contingent workers that may present an operational, reputational or regulatory risk to the Firm. The program has offices in New York, Alpharetta, London, Budapest, Tokyo, Mumbai. Morgan Stanley Budapest is an integral part of the Firm's global critical business functions including Technology, Finance, Risk, Institutional Securities and Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Budapest community since 2006 and is considered a leading employer among the area's highly skilled talent. Our innovative team delivers deep technical and mathematical expertise to support the Firm's capabilities in quantitative analysis, data analysis, and risk management. We are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fuelled by our diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe in empowering individuals to advance their careers through exposure to innovation, hands-on collaboration and enriching learning and development opportunities.Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.What you'll do in the role: -Liaise with internal stakeholders and candidates to ensure background screening is completed in accordance with Firm scope of screening. -Interact with candidates undergoing pre-employment screening procedures, in accordance with the Firm's regulatory and other operational requirements. -Daily allocation of tasks and division of workload within the team. -Manage screening vendor governance and team performance against Key Performance Indicators. -Support vendor change requests. -Conduct interviews and coordinate further investigation if adverse findings require adjudication. -Manage operational escalations from internal stakeholders i.e. Human Resources (HR) / Internal hiring managers. -Execute background screening for senior managers or identified staff in EMEA. -Escalation of adverse findings to the senior management team, HR, Legal and Compliance, as required. -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.What you'll bring to the role: -Maintains client confidentiality and protects operations by keeping CSI information confidential. -Professionalism, sensitivity, and discretion are required. -Bachelor's degree required. -At least 5-6 years' experience in a background screening role across EMEA. -Native proficiency in Hungarian and proficiency in English. -Mastery of public record databases, internet sites, Pre-Employment Screening vendors and information resources for use during Pre-Employment Screening research. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Outlook). -Strong client focus, sound judgment, and ability to tactfully handle sensitive information. -Ability to work well under pressure, resolve conflict, and meet demanding deadlines. -Ability to multi-task and deal with the uncertainties of an evolving, dynamic organization. -Strong attention to detail and ability to synthesize information from multiple sources. -Exceptional business writing, editing, analytical, and communication skills. -Experience running meetings and speaking to large groups. -Organizational and time management skills.You may also have: -Prior Workforce Screening, Human Resources, Due Diligence, Law Enforcement or Security experience handling similar background screening or investigative functions. -Membership in professional organizations. Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) certification a plus.#BPGC #LI-hybrid #LI-MB1 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.Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. 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.