Director – Technology Audit

Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. seeks a Director, Technology Audit in New York, New York

Responsible for validating whether the firm operates in a controlled environment with appropriate risk-management processes. Execute a portfolio of audit projects on applications, interfaces, system infrastructure, data processing and technology general controls. Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures. Partner with Technology and Business Auditors to complete risk assessments, control environment assessments, audit scheduling, audit planning, test plan development and execution, and audit issue documentation. Build strong relationships with both the Business Unit and Technology management and conduct on-going communication throughout the audit lifecycle. Execution of continuous monitoring and conduct ongoing risk assessments of key business processes to drive risk based audit plan. Present issues and other reports to management. Articulate actionable insights to management regarding criticality and impact of risks to the business. Execute and lead aspects of assurance activities (e.g., audits, continuous monitoring, closure verification) to assess risk and formulate a view on the control environment. Facilitate conversations with stakeholders on risks, their impact and how well they are managed in a clear, timely and structured manner. Test controls over applications and system infrastructure, including those over data accuracy, completeness and processing, systems development, vulnerability management, data security and entitlements, production management and technology governance, business continuity and disaster recovery, configuration and patch management, third party risk management (TPRM). Telecommuting permitted up to 1 day per week.

Salary:

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $145,000 and $155,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Requirements:

Requires a Master’s in Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the position offered or two (2) years as a Software Engineer, Senior IT Auditor, Supervisor IT Auditor, or a related role. Requires two (2) years of experience with: Capital markets, electronic trading, and banking products in investment management; Applying audit principles, methodologies, tools, and processes; Conducting risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting, and continuous monitoring; Leveraging and analyzing data to inform focus and views on risk; IT general controls including incident management, IT change management and software development lifecycle, configuration and capacity management, incident access management (IAM) and privileged access management (PAM); Applying financial industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, PCI, ISO 27001, COBIT, SOC2, GLBA, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), and FFIEC; Foundational security principles, and standard methodologies including end point protection, logging, data handling, authorization, authentication; SaaS and PaaS providers; Using data analytics; and Using MS Excel to evaluate data and inform focus and views on risk.

Qualified Applicants: To apply, visit us at https://morganstanley.eightfold.ai/careers?source=mscom and enter JR015027 in the search field. No calls please.  EOE

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