We're seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in the Quality Assurance & Improvement team responsible for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of IAD's Internal Audit's assurance activities and programs.
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 (P3) within the Internal Operations and Quality Control family, which is responsible for efficient and effective functioning of the department, supporting the ultimate delivery of high quality assurance services.
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What you'll do in the role:
- Execute quality assurance (QA) test program to ensure compliance with department policies and standards governing assurance activities (e.g. audits, risk assessments and closure verification).
- Perform QA reviews across all business units (e.g., Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, Investment Management, Compliance, Risk Management, and Finance), globally
- Lead meetings with various audit teams, including senior staff members, to discuss QA themes and observations
- Draft detailed QA reports according to standards
- Track and verify corrective actions arising from QA reviews
What you'll bring to the role:
- At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
- Strong understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring)
- Ability to ask meaningful questions, understand various viewpoints and adapt messaging accordingly
- A commitment to practicing inclusive behaviors
- Previous audit experience with a complex or medium size bank, or broker dealer
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to work independently
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect, and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.