Vice President - Audit Practices Group (Internal Audit)

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Vice President in out Audit Practices Group which is responsible for developing and maintaining the Internal Audit Department's Audit Standards, Guidance and Templates.

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 (P4) level position within the Internal Operations & Quality Control family responsible for efficient and effective functioning of the department, supporting the ultimate delivery of high quality assurance services.

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:

• Assisting in the development and maintenance of the department's internal audit methodology;
• Provision of assistance to audit teams for methodology-related queries;
• Providing essential input to assurance planning process and reporting, through audit coverage monitoring and maintenance of audit universe;
• Preparing and delivering audit methodology training to audit staff;
• Assisting in responding to regulatory inquiries;
• Assisting with department's strategic initiatives and projects, and Managing a local team.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Proficient understanding of the internal audit process including risk assessments, audit planning, audit execution, reporting, continuous monitoring;
• Previous audit, financial or regulatory experience within the financial services industry;
• Previous audit experience with a complex or medium size bank, broker dealer;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Ability to quickly process and assimilate information from disparate sources;
• Ability to multi-task various projects and deadlines;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Team leading experience; and
• Degree in business including Finance, Accounting, etc. [note: an M.B.A. or equivalent postgraduate degree is highly encouraged to demonstrate the candidate's discipline, commitment and focus]
• Following skills are desirable though not mandatory
• Experience of audit methodology development
• CPA, CIA or other related licensing
• Experience of teaching or delivering training
• Prior experience communicating with regulators
• Experience with local, state and federal regulators
• At least 10 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

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.

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.