Finance Internal Audit Associate: Risk & Controls

96 Morgan Stanley UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley London is seeking an Associate to join its Internal Audit team, supporting the EMEA Finance business. The role involves executing audits, applying risk-based methodologies and delivering clear messages on control weaknesses to stakeholders.

You will work with front, middle and back-office teams, develop your technical audit skills, and participate in continuous improvement of risk management processes within a global financial services firm.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of audit or assurance experience.
• Understanding of risk assessments, planning, testing and reporting.
• CIA, CPA, CFA or similar certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of deposits lifecycle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute a wide range of assurance activities (audits, continuous monitoring, closure verification).
• Understand and adopt new audit tools and techniques.
• Develop clear messages regarding risk and business impact within coverage area.
• Identify and leverage data to inform analysis within coverage area.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver team objectives.
• Effectively manage multiple deliverables while delivering high‑quality work.

Skills

Audit principles

Data analysis

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Tools

Audit tools

Job description

Morgan Stanley London is seeking an Associate to join its Internal Audit team, supporting the EMEA Finance business. The role involves executing audits, applying risk-based methodologies and delivering clear messages on control weaknesses to stakeholders.

You will work with front, middle and back-office teams, develop your technical audit skills, and participate in continuous improvement of risk management processes within a global financial services firm.