Associate

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in our Centralized Closure Verification team responsible for closure verifying audit and regulatory identified issues.

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 an Associate (P2) level position within the Business Audit family 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.

What you'll do in the role:
> Understanding of the audit principles, tools, processes especially around issue validation/closure verification process which primarily includes the following.
o Conduct comprehensive validation of remediation efforts including enhanced/new controls and/or corrective actions completed by the Management.
o Understanding the risks and root cause associated to the issues and testing of the design and/or operating effectiveness of the controls in a timely manner.
o Effectively communicate with stakeholders to gather supporting documentation and provide real time updates.
o Formulate viewpoint on the appropriateness of Management's remediation efforts and provide credible challenge and recommendations to stakeholders where needed.
o Document the work performed to clearly articulate the results/conclusion of testing or validation activities in line with guidelines/methodology.
> Ability to understand and adopt new audit tools and techniques (e.g., data analytics) and participate in learning and development opportunities to ensure the use of best-in-class processes and procedures.
> Identifying and implementing efficiencies and process improvements related to the issues validation work.
> Ability to effectively multi-task and manage multiple competing deliverables within tight timeframes without compromising on quality of output.
> A commitment to practicing inclusive behaviours.
> Willingness to solicit and provide feedback to further develop self and peers.

Qualifications
> 3-6 years of working experience within Audit or Control functions (like Risk management or Compliance) within banking industry.
> Prior relevant experience in the financial services industry is required with basic understanding of the business (such as Sales & Trading, Investment Banking, Investment Management, Wealth Management etc.) and/or technology as well as of relevant regulatory requirements (i.e., Heightened Standards) for large Banks and related regulatory requirements/expectation.
> Masters'/ Bachelors' Degree (Finance related preferred).
> ACA, CPA, CIA, CRMA, CAMS, CISA, CISM qualifications or equivalent is preferred.

Coverage

• 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.

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.

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.