Executive Director, Internal Audit - Global Equities

Morgan Stanley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 124,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in the United Kingdom seeks an Executive Director to lead Internal Audit’s Global Equities team. You will shape risk coverage, oversee assurance activities and develop the skills of the audit professionals to deliver high‑quality work across markets.

The role demands deep knowledge of audit principles, strong communication with senior stakeholders, and the ability to drive adoption of new tools while managing peak workloads and resources.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of coverage, including complex risks and regulations.
• Deep understanding of audit principles and assurance techniques.
• Ability to articulate risks clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Experience coaching teams and developing talent.
• Proven track record in resource planning and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Identify risk and emerging risks applicable to coverage area, and prioritize assurance plan and activities accordingly.
• Oversee coverage strategy for business area.
• Coach and support team in identifying the most appropriate inspection techniques based on the identified risks.
• Convey increasingly complex risks and impact in a clear, concise, and timely manner to senior stakeholders.
• Encourage and support employees in the adoption of new assurance tools and techniques.
• Identify and leverage a range of relevant data sources to generate insights on risks and to facilitate discussions about the implications for the Firm.
• Enable the team to deliver high-quality work and navigate through peak work periods and deadlines.
• Oversee resource utilization, monitoring and progress against targets.

Job description

We’re seeking someone to join our team as an Executive Director to lead Internal Audit’s Global Equities team.

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 Executive Director level position within the Business Audit team.

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:

• Identify risk and emerging risks applicable to coverage area, and prioritize assurance plan and activities accordingly


• Oversee coverage strategy for business area


• Coach and support team in identifying the most appropriate inspection techniques based on the identified risks


• Convey increasingly complex risks and impact in a clear, concise, and timely manner to senior stakeholders


• Encourage and support employees in the adoption of new assurance tools and techniques


• Identify and leverage a range of relevant data sources to generate insights on risks and to facilitate discussions about the implications for the Firm


• Enable the team to deliver high-quality work and navigate through peak work periods and deadlines


• Oversee resource utilization, monitoring and progress against targets

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Extensive knowledge of coverage, including complex risks, emerging risks, and relevant regulations


• Deep understanding of audit principles and various assurance techniques


• Ability to articulate complex risks in a clear and concise manner and guide team in their communication


• Ability to provide effective coaching, real-time feedback, and stretch and development opportunities to help team achieve success


• Ability to create a work environment that fosters trust, idea sharing, and inclusion among team members


• Significant experience overseeing resource utilization and monitoring progress against deliverables


• At least 12 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-officesinto your browser.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $165,000 and $275,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley’s goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce(M/F/Disability/Vet).

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.

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 opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.