ASIA Internal Audit, Associate, Business Audit

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Associate or Director to provide assurance coverage for business processes in the area of Institutional Securities, Investment Management, and related Finance, Non-Financial Risk and Operations within the Firm.

The Internal Audit Department (IAD) reports directly to the Board Audit Committee, and is an objective and independent function within Morgan Stanley's risk management framework. IAD assists senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board (BAC) in the effective discharge of their legal, fiduciary and oversight responsibilities. Comprises over 400 employees globally.

IAD is responsible for providing independent assurance on the quality and effectiveness of Morgan Stanley's system of internal control, including risk management and governance systems and processes. IAD also serves as an objective and independent function within the Firm's risk management framework to foster continual improvement of risk management processes by identifying and assessing operating risks, and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the Firm's related internal controls. Based on these activities, IAD develops an independent and informed view of the risks faced by Morgan Stanley and the effectiveness of the risk management processes employed to manage them. In doing so, we help drive Firm resources to vulnerabilities. This is an Associate or Director level position within the business audit family 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.

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

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
• Willingness to solicit and provide feedback to further develop self and peers
• Understanding of the operation of financial markets, financial instruments and strategies, business drivers specific to the Institutional line of business, and the associated regulatory environment.
• Understanding of the financial products, and related Operations, regulations and financial reporting requirements.
• CA / CIA / CFA / FRM / CAMS certifications would be a plus
• At least 3 years' relevant experiences (for Associate level candidate) or 6 years' relevant experience (for Director level candidate) would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Coverage

• Hybrid working (4 days in office) Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM India time with flexibility on standard working hours for time sensitive matters (including India Public Holidays).
• Periodic evening calls with US and EMEA internal clients and vendors.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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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.