Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director in the Quality Assurance & Improvement team responsible for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of Internal Audit’s assurance activities and programs.

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 (P3) within the Internal Operations and Quality Control family, which is responsible for efficient and effective functioning of the department, supporting the ultimate delivery of high quality assurance services.

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.

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:
• Execute quality assurance (QA) test program to ensure compliance with department policies and standards governing assurance activities (e.g audits, risk assessments and closure verification)
• Perform QA reviews across all business units (e.g., Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, Investment Management, Compliance, Risk Management, and Finance), globally
• Lead meetings with various audit teams, including senior staff members, to discuss QA themes and observations
• Draft detailed QA reports according to standards
• Track and verify corrective actions arising from QA reviews

What you'll bring to the role:
• At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
• Strong understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring)
• Ability to ask meaningful questions, understand various viewpoints and adapt messaging accordingly
• A commitment to practicing inclusive behaviors
• Previous audit experience with a complex or medium size bank or broker dealer
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work independently

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.