Investment Management Audit, Vice President, Internal Audit

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Internal Audit Vice President. The candidate will join our Investment management audit team and also responsible for managing the First line of defence audit team in India.

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 a Vice President (P4) 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

What you'll do in the role:

• Help identify risk and impact to Investment Management 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
• Manage the First Line of Defense audit team in Mumbai by providing them active coaching and guidance and aligning the team with regional stakeholders
• Independently execute and deliver the assigned areas of investment management audits and lead other aspects of assurance activities which may include, but not limited to, continuous monitoring and closure verification to assess risk and formulate a view on the control environment

• 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

• Hybrid working (4 days in office) Monday to Friday from 12:00PM to 9:00PM India time with flexibility on standard working hours for time sensitive matters (including India Public Holidays)
• Periodic evening calls with US and EMEA internal clients and vendors