Detection Strategist - Director

Morgan-Stanley; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a lead Cyber Security Operations Detection Strategist to monitor, detect, and respond to fraud and security incidents. You will leverage data analytics to identify trends, build detection rules, and collaborate with product, engineering, and customer service to strengthen controls.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, effective communication, and the ability to operate in a globally distributed team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in fraud detection strategies, preferably non-card channels.
• 4+ years practical analytics using SQL/Python/PySpark to implement statistics-based analytics.
• Experience with relational databases or distributed file systems (SQL, Hadoop, Snowflake) and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Detect fraud trends and investigate suspicious behavior.
• Develop fraud detection rules and conduct pre/post production testing.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance tools, data sources, and detection methods.

Skills

Fraud detection

Data analytics

SQL

Python

PySpark

Snowpark

Tableau

Data visualization

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SQL

Hadoop

Snowflake

Hive

Impala

Spark

PySpark

Tableau

Job description

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Lead Cyber Security Operations position at the Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents to ensure the organization's systems and data are protected from actual and potential threats or breaches.Morgan StanleySince 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.As a Detection Strategist on the Fraud team, you will be part of a dynamic team using data and analytics to root out bad actors to protect our clients and the Firm. You will identify fraud trends, investigate suspicious behavior and identify significant insights from different sets of data. You will develop and communicate creative solutions to combat different types of fraudWhat you'll do in the role:Use data to detect out of pattern transactional or behavioral activityResponsible for combining internal data with external intelligence to detect fraud as early in the fraud lifecycleas possibleIdentify solutions to fraud trends by improving existing or creating new controlsCreate effective solutions in improving efficiency using different analytical techniques and forecastingCreate fraud detection rules and conduct pre and post production testing to ensure effectivenessPartner cross-functionally with groups such as Customer Service, Product Management, and Engineering/Technology to enhance tools, data sources, system functionalities, and frauddetection methodsPartner with the Data Science team to develop fraud risk modelsWork closely with Fraud Operations to manage rule strategies to people capacityUse statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reportsCommunicate trends, findings, proposals/solutions to Management and StakeholdersMeasure performance using appropriate tools and techniquesGenerate suspicious activity reports and risk management reports for ManagementRecommend or introduce new tools used for fraud detection, prevention and reporting activitiesPerform other related duties as assignedWhat you'll bring to the role:4+ years experience in fraud detection strategies, preferably focused on non-card channels4+ years practical and applied experience usingQL/Python/Pyspark/Snowpark to implement statistics-based analytics4+ years conducting analytics work within financial servicesExperience using relational databases or distributed file systems (i.e., SQL, Hadoop, Snowflake) and related tools (Hive, Impala, Spark/PySpark, Tableau)Experience working with a globally distributed teamAnalytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills utilizing data extractionExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDetail oriented with the ability and desire to work in a team environmentWHAT 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.Salary range for the position: $85,000 and $150,000 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.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 .