Director, Investment Management (Internal Audit Team)
About The Position
The IM audit team needs a highly experienced audit Director with investment management experience who can lead complex projects, manage staff, and drive senior level discussions with stakeholders. This role will be an Audit Coverage Manager which includes leading audits, overseeing closure verification activities, driving continuous monitoring activities, cross-collaboration across IAD, and managing the performance of audit staff. 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. 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)
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Relevant Certifications i.e., CIA, CPA, CIDA, CAIA, CFA)
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
