Investment management Audit, Associate, Business Audit

We're seeking someone to join our team as a business auditor to provide audit coverage of our Investment Management business activities in Asia.

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 (P2) 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:

• Develop a strong understanding of business processes, keep informed of industry and regulatory developments, and effectively apply the information when planning assurance activities

• Help identify risk and impact to relevant coverage area to prioritize areas of focus

• Execute a wide range of assurance activities (e.g., audits, continuous monitoring, closure verification) to assess risk and formulate a view on the control environment

• Understand and adopt new audit tools and techniques

• Facilitate and engage in conversations with stakeholders on risks, their impact and how well they are managed in a clear, timely and structured manner

• Effectively manage multiple deliverables in line with team priorities and in accordance with audit methodology and quality standards

• Collaborate and partner with colleagues across the Department to facilitate information sharing and front-to-back assurance coverage

What you'll bring to the role:

• Understanding of Investment Management business and supporting functions processes and key regulations relevant to coverage area

• 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 apply risk-based critical thinking to arrive at logical conclusion

• Ability to communicate concisely and clearly and adapt messages to audience

• Demonstrate strong risk and control mindset, professional skepticism, project management skills and data analytics skill, with a drive for innovation

• A commitment to practicing inclusive behaviors

• Willingness to solicit and provide feedback to further develop self and peers

• Fluency in written and spoken English

• At least 3 years' relevant experience in audit or 1st or 2nd line of defense control functions (e.g. risk management, compliance, or operational risk) would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

• Bachelor degree and relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CPA, CIA, CFA, etc)

Coverage

• Hybrid working (4 days in office) Monday to Friday from 9:00PM to 600PM India time with flexibility on standard working hours for time sensitive matters (including India Public Holidays).

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.