Director, Internal Audit (Operational Risk Team)

Were seeking a Director to join our team in New York responsible for conducting audits across Operational Risk and Enterprise Non-Financial Risk (NFR).

The Internal Audit Division (IAD) drives attention and resources to vulnerabilities by providing an independent and well-informed view and impactful messages about the most important risks facing our Firm. This is accomplished by performing a range of assurance activities to independently assess the quality and effectiveness of Morgan Stanleys system of internal control including risk management and governance systems and processes. IAD serves as an objective and independent function within the Firms risk management framework to foster continual improvement of risk management processes. This is a Director level position within Business Audit which is responsible for inspecting controls in front middle and back offices.

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.

Location: New York NY (4x per week in office)

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What youll do in the role:

• Help identify risk and impact to relevant coverage area to prioritize areas of focus
• Execute and lead aspects of assurance activities (e.g. audits continuous monitoring closure verification) to assess risk and formulate a view on the control environment
• Facilitate conversations with stakeholders on risks their impact and how well they are managed in a clear timely and structured manner
• Assist in managing multiple deliverables in line with team priorities
• Solicit and provide feedback and participate in formal and on-the-job training to further develop self and peers
• Identify and assess risks and control gaps within assigned coverage areas supporting the development of audit findings and overall conclusions.

What youll bring to the role:

• Understanding of business line and key regulations relevant to coverage area
• Strong understanding of audit principles methodology tools and processes (e.g. risk assessments planning testing reporting and continuous monitoring)
• Ability to identify and analyze multiple data sources to inform point of view
• Ability to ask meaningful questions understand various viewpoints and adapt messaging accordingly
• A commitment to practicing inclusive behaviors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate observations and risks.
• Ability to work collaboratively while managing individual deliverables in a fastpaced environment.
• At least 4 years relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
• Relevant certifications (i.e. CIA CPA etc.) preferred
  

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 thats differentiated and weve 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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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