Internal Audit, Vice President – Institutional Securities Technology at Morgan Stanley

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

203000.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Audit Principles, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Project Management, Change Management, Mentoring, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Knowledge, Continuous Monitoring, Governance Systems, Control Assessment, Assurance Activities, Emerging Risks, Quality Standards, Team Leadership

Industry

Financial Services

Description

We are seeking someone to join our team as a Vice President to lead and oversee assurance activities for applications and system infrastructure supporting Institutional Securities Technology Audit. 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 Vice President level position within Technology Audit, which is responsible for inspecting controls in the applications that support all three lines of business. 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. Location: New York, NY (4x per week in office) What you'll do in the role: Formulate and lead a wide range of assurance activities to assess risks within coverage area and the state of controls in place to mitigate them Proactively identify risk and emerging risk, and factor into risk assessment and assurance coverage Articulate actionable insights to management regarding criticality and impact of risks to the business Effectively partner with colleagues and stakeholders globally to drive effective working relationships Align projects and initiatives with department and coverage area priorities, and oversee team's execution of deliverables in accordance with audit methodology and quality standards What you'll bring to the role: Advanced knowledge of industry, global markets and 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 articulate risk and impact clearly and succinctly to different audiences Effective change and project management techniques and ability to support teams in adapting new ways of working Ability to leverage and analyze data to inform focus and views on risk Ability to coach and mentor others and create an inclusive work environment for team At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role Relevant certifications (i.e., CIA, CISA, CISSP, etc.) 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $135,000 and $203,000 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. Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Responsibilities

The Vice President will lead assurance activities to assess risks and the effectiveness of controls within the Institutional Securities Technology Audit. This includes identifying emerging risks and providing actionable insights to management.