Investment Management Audit, Associate, Business Audit

We're seeking someone to join our team as a business auditor to provide audit coverage of our Investment Management business activities in Asia.

In the 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 an Associate (P2) level position within the business audit family 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 you'll do in the role:

• Develop a strong understanding of business processes, keep informed of industry and regulatory developments, and effectively apply the information when planning assurance activities
• Help identify risk and impact to relevant coverage area to prioritize areas of focus
• Execute a wide range of assurance activities (e.g., audits, continuous monitoring, closure verification) to assess risk and formulate a view on the control environment
• Understand and adopt new audit tools and techniques
• Facilitate and engage in conversations with stakeholders on risks, their impact and how well they are managed in a clear, timely and structured manner
• Effectively manage multiple deliverables in line with team priorities and in accordance with audit methodology and quality standards
• Collaborate and partner with colleagues across the Department to facilitate information sharing and front-to-back assurance coverage

• Understanding of Investment Management business and supporting functions processes and key regulations relevant to coverage area
• 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 apply risk-based critical thinking to arrive at logical conclusion
• Ability to communicate concisely and clearly and adapt messages to audience
• Demonstrate strong risk and control mindset, professional skepticism, project management skills and data analytics skill, with a drive for innovation
• A commitment to practicing inclusive behaviors
• Willingness to solicit and provide feedback to further develop self and peers
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• At least 3 years' relevant experience in audit or 1st or 2nd line of defense control functions (e.g. risk management, compliance, or operational risk) would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
• Bachelor degree and relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CPA, CIA, CFA, etc)

• Hybrid working (4 days in office) Monday to Friday from 9:00PM to 600PM India time with flexibility on standard working hours for time sensitive matters (including India Public Holidays).