Internal Auditor, Institutional Securities Technology Audit – Director (AVP equivalent)

Internal Auditor, Institutional Securities Technology Audit – Director (AVP equivalent)
Glasgow 
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We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director to provide audit coverage for application and system infrastructure supporting the Institutional Securities Technology Audit.
  
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 the Technology Audit family. 
 
Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilising capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.  
  
At Morgan Stanley Glasgow, we support the Firm’s global Operations, Technology, Finance, Corporate, and Institutional Securities divisions. The Glasgow office, known for its excellence in process, client service & leadership, has led us to win numerous innovation and people awards. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Glasgow community since 2000, steadily contributing to the development of a vibrant local financial services and fintech industry. Everyone is encouraged to chart their own meaningful career and achieve goals with the support of our best-in-class training and development opportunities.  
  
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:  

•    Articulate actionable insights to management regarding criticality and impact of risks to the business.
•    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.
•    Formulate and lead a wide range of assurance activities (e.g., audits, continuous monitoring, closure verification) to assess risk within coverage area and the state of controls in place to mitigate them.
•    Test controls over applications and system infrastructure, including those over data accuracy, completeness and processing, systems development, change management, data security and entitlements, production management, and technology governance.
•    Proactively identify risk and emerging risk, and factor into risk assessment and assurance coverage.
•    Facilitate conversations with stakeholders on risks, their impact and how well they are managed in a clear, timely and structured manner.
•    Solicit and provide feedback and participate in formal and on-the-job training to further develop self and peers.

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.
•    IT Audit experience with a Financial Services, Brokerage Firm or a Public Accounting Firm with emphasis on the Financial Services Industry preferred.
•    Experience in auditing applications, interfaces, system infrastructure, data processing and technology general controls preferred.
•    Knowledge of electronic trading, capital markets, financial and banking products, Agile, emerging technologies (e.g. fintech, machine learning, etc.) preferred.
•    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 analyse data to inform focus and views on risk.
•    Ability to coach and mentor others and create an inclusive work environment for team.
•    Willingness to solicit and provide feedback to further develop self and peers. 

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. We 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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.