We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director for providing support, oversight and execution of assurance activities, as well as support of audit-related reporting for the U.S. Banks

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 within the Business Audit family, which is responsible for inspecting control 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:

• Execute and help oversee an internal audit plan impacting the U.S. Banks

• Execute and help oversee and support select risk assessments of Banks' processes

• Execute and support various assurance activities, including closure verification

• Execute certain audit activities of the U.S. Banks' governance functions showcasing strong audit skills and project management

• Identify and assess areas of critical and high risks, including evaluation of the U.S. Banks' risk profiles and emerging risks, to evaluate the soundness of the Banks' controls

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with business units and internally within IAD including business and functional support teams

• Proactively participate in discussion with stakeholders on Bank topics/matters and provide valuable insights on risks impacting the Banks;

• Develop clear messaging of risks and controls to the Bank stakeholders, including Senior Management & Committees, Regulators, and Audit Committee

• Foster focus on high quality assurance to ensure i) compliance with U.S. Bank specific policies, procedures, and processes based on applicable regulatory and industry guidance; ii) appropriateness for the size, complexity, and risk profile of the Bank; and iii) periodic changes to internal and external risk factors, and are consistently followed

• Support the development of quarterly U.S. Banks Audit Committee materials and continuous monitoring reporting

• Support the development of various regulatory responses and engagements

• Support the maintenance of internal methodology and standards impacting the U.S. Bank assurance activities

What you'll bring to the role:

• 5-7 years of experience in financial services, with a preference for those with experience of auditing Bank products and associated regulations

• College degree (or equivalent) required, Chartered accountant, CPA and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) a plus

• Good understanding of risk and controls and governance requirements.

• Robust understanding of internal audit workpapers and the ability to identify risk and controls and develop and execute testing plans.

• Knowledgeable of key compliance requirements driven by various regulatory guidelines, including but not limited to Compliance Heightened Standards (12 CFR part 30 Appendix D), liquidity and capital requirements, and Safety and Soundness standards (12 CFR 37.8)

• Sound interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence key stakeholders.

• Strong oral and written communication skills including ability to convey complex risks and issues for a board range of audiences clearly and concisely while actively building consensus

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, strong interest in learning, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability

Coverage

• Hybrid working (4 days in office) Monday to Friday from 12:00PM to 9:00PM 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:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.