The Investment Management Audit Team is seeking a resource with strong knowledge of IM private-side products, audit execution experience, and the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders to support efficient execution of their audit plan.
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 Stanley’s system of internal control, including risk management and governance systems and processes. IAD serves as an objective and independent function within the Firm’s 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.
Location: New York, NY (4x per week in office)
What you'll 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
- Support cross-department projects and initiatives
- Complete risk assessments, support focal areas projects, Eaton Vance integration activities and MRA closure verification
What you'll 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 leadership capabilities, with the ability to drive vetting discussions with senior management, when required
- Excellent communication, project management and technical skills
- At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
-Relevant Certifications i.e., CIA, CPA, CIDA, CAIA, CFA) preferred
