Morgan Stanley

Director, Data and Analytics Engineer

Morgan Stanley$140K — $165K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related field.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in fraud detection or a related role.
  • Proficiency in Tableau for dashboard creation and fraud monitoring.
  • Experience with data processing tools like PySpark and Hadoop.
  • Strong skills in SQL for data aggregation and transformation.
  • Knowledge of risk management in banking products and payment systems.
  • Experience in automating workflows, particularly with shell scripting.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and analyze fraud trends and suspicious behavior patterns.
  • Detect out-of-pattern transactions using various data tools and techniques.
  • Combine internal and external data sources for early fraud detection.
  • Design solutions to improve efficiency and mitigate identified trends.
  • Create and test rules for the fraud detection engine.
  • Collaborate with the Data Science team to build fraud risk models.
  • Generate and communicate reports on suspicious activities and risk management.

Benefits

  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Life and Disability insurance plans.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid Time Off including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and 20 Vacation Days annually.
  • 10 Paid Holidays each year.
  • Health Savings Account and Dependent Day Care Savings Account.
  • Special employee perks and an annual discretionary incentive compensation award.
Full Job Description
What you'll do in the role:

Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Director, Data and Analytics Engineer in Jersey City, NJ to identify fraud trends, investigate suspicious behavior and identify significant insights from different sets of data. Work with data to detect out-of-pattern money movement transactions, such as, but not limited to debit cards, Wire Transfers, and trading. Combine internal data with external intelligence to detect fraud as early in the fraud lifecycle as possible. Create solutions to the trends identified by improving existing or creating new controls. Create effective solutions in improving efficiency using different analytical techniques and forecasting. Create rules in the rule's engine and conduct pre- and post-production testing to ensure effectiveness. Partner with the Data Science team to develop fraud risk models. Use statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports. Communicate trends, findings, proposals and solutions to management and stakeholders. Measure performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Generate suspicious activity reports and risk management reports for management. Recommend or introduce new tools used for fraud detection, prevention and reporting activities. Creation of fraud strategy design for new product launches by defining risk thresholds. Telecommuting permitted up to Two (2) days per week.

What you'll bring to the role:

-Requires a Bachelor's in Economics, Data Science, Business Analytics or a related field

-Requires three (3) years of experience in the position offered or three (3) years as an Associate, Senior Consultant, or a related role.

-Requires three (3) years of experience with the following skills:
  • Automated Tableau dashboard creation for real-time fraud strategy monitoring;
  • PySpark;
  • Spark;
  • Hadoop ecosystems;
  • Root cause analysis and detection of fraud reversal patterns in payment systems;
  • Automation of batch data workflows using shell scripting;
  • Stakeholder management for cross-functional fraud risk initiatives;
  • Fraud risk management across banking products, including payment systems, transaction monitoring, and retail lending;
  • Python;
  • MS Excel;
  • Tableau visualizations for KPI tracking and strategy creation in fraud management;
  • SAS programming for risk reporting in fraud analytics; and
  • SQL query design for fraud data aggregation and transformation.


Requires two (2) years of experience with:
  • Application fraud detection leveraging third-party fraud scores and custom rule engines;
  • End-to-end model monitoring using AUC, KS, ROC, Decile plots, and Gain charts for fraud analytics;
  • Development and tracking of fraud Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for retail lending portfolios;
  • Integration and interpretation of third-party fraud scores including Experian FraudNet, EWS, and Sentilink.


Salary range for the position: $140,000 - $165,000 /Yr. 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.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley Investment Management are active managers of capital, working to outperform the market and deliver results for their clients. Morgan Stanley Investment Management's long-tenured professionals apply their experience and expertise across public and private markets, in single-sector, multi-asset and custom solutions.

Morgan Stanley Careers

Joining Morgan Stanley today means becoming part of a global team dedicated to strengthening communities, pioneering innovation, and fostering diversity. As a leading global financial services firm, Morgan Stanley offers unparalleled job opportunities, career growth, and a culture of leadership that together create an exceptional employment experience. Work You’ll Do At Morgan Stanley, you will collaborate with knowledgeable professionals to drive innovation and deliver solutions in financial services. Our team is composed of diverse, talented individuals who bring their unique skills and perspectives to work every day, setting the standard for leadership in the global market. Morgan Stanley is not just a company; it's a place where ambitious, creative, and skilled individuals can build a rewarding career. Here, you can experience the benefits of a vibrant culture dedicated to professional growth and diversity training. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with Morgan Stanley’s internship programs. These positions offer invaluable industry insights and professional experience to students and recent graduates. Interns at Morgan Stanley gain hands-on experience, working alongside seasoned experts in a dynamic, supportive environment. Innovation and Professional Growth We believe in the power of innovation to solve complex problems and encourage our team to think differently and act boldly. Morgan Stanley supports your career development through comprehensive training, development programs, and leadership workshops, ensuring that every employee has the tools they need to succeed. Join Our Team Explore the various job opportunities at Morgan Stanley, from entry-level positions to executive roles. We are hiring individuals who are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a team that values integrity, excellence, and a forward-thinking mindset. Enhance your skills through our networking events, mentorship opportunities, and ongoing professional development. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from Morgan Stanley Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your preferences to receive updates about new postings, career tips, and exclusive insights from our team leaders. Apply Now Ready to take the next step in your career? Search open positions that match your skills and interests on the Morgan Stanley Jobs portal. Prepare your resume, refine your interview techniques, and join a company that values innovation and leadership. At Morgan Stanley, we’re not just building careers—we’re developing leaders. Discover how far your talents can take you by joining our team today.
Learn more about Morgan Stanley
Size
77,000 employees
Market Cap
$144.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$10.9 billion
Founded
1935
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$52 billion
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