We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director to provide front-to-back audit coverage of Sales & Trading and Capital Markets businesses across the Asia region. This role is part of a dynamic team dedicated to Internal Audit's Institutional Securities Group (ISG) and can be based in either Hong Kong or Singapore.

In the Internal Audit division, we provide senior management an objective and independent assessment of the Firm’s internal control environment for risk management and governance. This is a Director position within Business Audit, which is responsible for inspecting controls in front, middle and back offices.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

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
• Execute audit engagements and deliver within expected timeframe
• Proactively identify risk and emerging risk, and factor into assurance coverage
• Articulate actionable insights to management regarding criticality and impact of risks to the business
• Engage in continuous monitoring and risk assessment of key business processes to drive risk-based audit plan
• 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:

• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
• Advanced knowledge of industry, glaobal markets and regulations relevant to Asia ISG business, including exposure to derivative products and quantitative risk management concepts
• 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
• Ability to coach and mentor others and create an inclusive work environment for team
• Ability to multi-task across competing priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English is a must, fluency in Chinese/Korean is desirable.
• CFA and/or FRM preferred; CIA, CPA, CA or other financial/risk qualifications desirable.

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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.

At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity

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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Job: *Other

Title: * Internal Audit - Institutional Securities Auditor, Director (AVP) , Hong Kong*

Location: Non-Japan Asia-Hong Kong-Hong Kong-Hong Kong

Requisition ID: 3248308