Finance Audit, Director, Business Audit

Were seeking a Director to join our Internal Audit Core Finance team.
In the Audit division, we provide senior management an objective and independent assessment of the Firms internal control environment for risk management and governance. This is a Director level position within the 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 Youll Do In The Role

• Provide audit coverage in Finance audits participating in risk assessments, audit planning, testing and reporting.
• Participate in the periodic continuous monitoring of Finance activities, data gathering, analyze and provide assistance in risk assessments.
• Lead as Auditor in Charge and develop audit planning documents, test programs and execute against plans within specified budgets.
• Communicate audit findings to senior team members like Audit Coverage Managers and Audit Director, as required.
• Identify and evaluate key risks surrounding Finance Regulatory Reporting and other Core Finance process.
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  Create and execute test procedures to assess the designated control environment, and clearly document results in line with internal documentation standards.
• Participate in initiatives and projects to enhance our Audit approach and coverage.
  

What Youll Bring To The Role

• At least 5 to 6 years relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
• Understanding of business line and key regulations relevant to coverage area
• Strong understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools, and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring)
• Functional or Audit experience around Asia, US and/ or UK Finance Regulatory Reports such as Capital Adequacy, ICAAP, Financial Statements or exposure in Finance regulatory reports is a plus
• Ability to ask meaningful questions, understand various viewpoints and adapt messaging accordingly

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• Ability to identify and analyze multiple data sources to inform point of view
• Designing and deploying Power BI dashboards for audit Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and familiarity with AI tools or platforms (e.g., OpenAI, GPT-based systems).
• Good understanding of the operation of financial markets, financial instruments and strategies, business drivers specific to the Institutional line of business, and the associated regulatory environment.
• CA / CIA / CFA / FRM / CPA certifications would be a plus
  

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 thats differentiated – and weve 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 - arent just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, youll 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. Theres 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 opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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