Internal Auditor - Associate

4d4 days ago

Morgan Stanley

London, GB · Full-time · £55,000 – £75,000

About this role

Morgan Stanley is seeking an Associate to join its Internal Audit Division in London, conducting audits and executing testing of the ISG portfolio. This role provides an independent and well-informed view of the most important risks facing the Firm.

Day-to-day, you will help identify risk and impact to prioritize areas of focus, execute assurance activities such as audits and continuous monitoring, and facilitate conversations with stakeholders on risks and how well they are managed. You will also assist in managing multiple deliverables in line with team priorities.

This Associate position sits within Business Audit, which inspects controls across the front, middle, and back offices. The Internal Audit Division drives attention and resources to vulnerabilities by assessing the quality and effectiveness of Morgan Stanley’s system of internal control, including risk management and governance processes.

Morgan Stanley has been a global leader in financial services since 1935, operating in more than 40 countries. The Firm offers an environment where you are supported and empowered, with opportunities to work alongside the best and brightest in the industry.

Requirements

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)
Ability to identify and analyze multiple data sources to inform point of view
Ability to ask meaningful questions, understand various viewpoints and adapt messaging accordingly
A commitment to practicing inclusive behaviors
At least 2-4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
Relevant certifications (i.e., CIA, CPA, CFA, CIDA, SIE, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

Help identify risk and impact to relevant coverage area to prioritize areas of focus
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
Assist in managing multiple deliverables in line with team priorities
Solicit and provide feedback and participate in formal and on-the-job training to further develop self and peers

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry
Support for employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey
Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work
Hybrid working model (as indicated by #LI-Hybrid)