Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor, Institutional Securities - Fixed Income, Associate 
London
JR018547

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in London to provide audit coverage of the Fixed Income business.

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 an Associate level position within Business Audit, which is 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:
- Execute a wide range of assurance activities (e.g., audits, continuous monitoring, closure verification) of sales, trading and support groups with guidance 
- Understand and adopt new audit tools and techniques 
- Develop clear and concise messages regarding risk and business impact within relevant coverage area 
- Identify and leverage data to incorporate into analysis of coverage area
- Collaborate with a wide range of internal stakeholders to build effective working relationships and to execute on team deliverables  
- Effectively manage multiple deliverables while delivering high-quality work 
- Ask probing questions to further dialogue with senior business stakeholders to understand risk drivers, control state, and impact

What you'll bring to the role: 
- At least 2 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role 
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and adapt messages to audience
- Ability to identify patterns and anomalies in data with guidance
- A commitment to practicing inclusive behaviors 
- Willingness to solicit and provide feedback to further develop self and peers  
- Basic understanding of the operation of financial markets, financial instruments and strategies
- Understanding of audit principles, tools and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring) 
- Ability to gather and synthesize information to form a basis for analysis and formulate a viewpoint
- Ability to apply knowledge of key regulations to influence audit work and understand the impact to the business line
- Ability to work independently and with a team on assignments, while multi-tasking and meeting deadlines
- Relevant certifications (i.e., CIA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIDA, CAIA, SIE, CFA, FRM) preferred

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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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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.