Internal Audit Director – Fixed Income (Lending)
About The Position
We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director to evaluate risks and controls across the Institutional Securities Group (ISG) Lending businesses, providing independent assurance over a diverse range of products, processes, and strategic initiatives. 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.
Requirements
- Understanding of business line and key regulations relevant to Lending coverage area
- Strong understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools, and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring)
- Effective change and project management techniques to support teams in adapting new ways of working
- 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
- Ability to leverage and analyze data using tools and technology like Gen AI, Alteryx, Power BI to form data driven views and provide actionable insights
- 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, CFA, CPA, CIDA, etc.) preferred
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
Benefits
- Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
