Director - U.S. Banks Audit Team

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director to provide audit coverage for the U.S. Banks Audit team. The successful candidate will lead governance and oversight activities for the comprehensive and adequate assurance coverage of the U.S. Banks 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 a Director 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.

Location : Arlington, VA (4x per week in office)

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What you'll do in the role :
- Perform review and challenge of risk assessment and assurance activities to cover end-to-end risks for the U.S. Banks and assess the state of controls in place to mitigate them
- Proactively identify thematic and emerging risks, and assess the adequacy of assurance coverage
- Articulate actionable insights to management regarding criticality and impact of risks to the business and the effectiveness of the Risk Governance Framework
- Effectively partner with colleagues and stakeholders globally to drive effective working relationships
- Align projects and initiatives with department and coverage area priorities, and provide guidance on team's execution of deliverables in accordance with audit methodology and quality standards

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What you'll bring to the role :
- Advanced knowledge of industry, global markets, and regulations relevant to the U.S. Banks
- 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, including both Business and Technology stakeholders
- 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

- Relevant certifications (i.e., CIA, CISA, CBA) preferred- At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

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 that’s differentiated – and we’ve 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 - 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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