We’re seeking someone to join our team as an Internal Audit Vice President. The candidate will join our Global Financial Crimes audit team, which is responsible for the execution of our BSA/AML 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.
Location: New York, NY (4x per week in office)
Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on..
What you’ll do in the role:
- 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 risk assessment and 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
What you’ll bring to the role:
- At least 6 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
- Advanced knowledge of industry, global markets and 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 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 in BSA/AML and Internal Audit preferred
- Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE, CFCS, CIA) preferred
