Internal Audit Vice President – Legal and Compliance
About The Position
Morgan Stanley is seeking a financial services professional to join our team as an Internal Audit Vice President. The candidate will join our Compliance Audit team, which is responsible for oversight and execution of our Legal and Compliance audit program. 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 Vice President level position within Business audit, which is responsible for inspecting controls in front, middle and back offices. Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of industry, global markets and regulations relevant to coverage area (e.g., Legal and Compliance, broker-dealer and swap dealer compliance)
- Strong understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring)
- Ability to articulate risk and impact clearly and succinctly to different audiences
- Effective change and project management techniques and ability to support teams in adapting new ways of working
- Ability to leverage and analyze data to inform focus and views on risk
- Ability to coach and mentor others and create an inclusive work environment for team
- Experience communicating with regulators
- Internal Audit or Second Line experience preferred
- ACAMS qualification or equivalent preferred
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CIA, CAMS, CFCS) preferred
- Generally, we would expect to find the skills required for this role in individuals with at least 6 years’ relevant experience
Responsibilities
- Formulate and lead a wide range of assurance activities to assess risks within coverage area and the state of controls in place to mitigate them
- Proactively identify risk and emerging risk, and factor into assurance coverage
- Articulate actionable insights to management regarding criticality and impact of risks to the business
- Effectively partner with colleagues and stakeholders globally to drive effective working relationships
- Align projects and initiatives with department and coverage area priorities, and oversee team’s execution of deliverables in accordance with audit methodology and quality standards
- Partner with global peers on global Legal and Compliance Reviews; provide Compliance and Regulatory Subject Matter Expertise to Business Audit colleagues and peers; and support the other Global and International NFR teams, as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
