Audit Leader, Fixed Income Capital Markets

Morgan Stanley; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Vice President to lead audit coverage of the Fixed Income trading business from New York, NY. The role focuses on evaluating valuation risks, controls, and risk-based assurance across front, middle, and back offices.

The team partners with global colleagues to drive timely insights and robust audit deliverables, with hybrid in-office work (4 days on-site). Competitive compensation reflects market norms and the firm’s commitment to risk management excellence.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of the financial industry, global markets and regulations relevant to the fixed income trading business.
• Advanced knowledge of fixed income products, the related financial and non-financial risks, and the end-to-end trade lifecycle controls.
• Strong understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools and processes.
• Ability to articulate risk and impact clearly to different audiences.
• Effective change and project management techniques and ability to support teams.
• Ability to leverage and analyze data to inform risk-focused views.
• Ability to coach and mentor others and foster an inclusive team environment.
• At least 6 years' relevant experience.
• Certifications (CIA, CPA, CFA, SIE, CIDA, CAIA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and lead a wide range of assurance activities to assess valuation risks within coverage area and the state of controls in place to mitigate them
• Proactively identify risk and emerging risk, and factor into risk assessment and assurance coverage
• 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
• Proactively connect metrics and other information across infrastructure and control functions to inform and formulate perspectives on risks and controls

Skills

Fixed income knowledge

Audit principles

Data analysis

Leadership/mentoring

Experience: 6+ years

Certifications (preferred)

Education

Certifications: CIA, CPA, CFA, SIE, CIDA, CAIA

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Vice President to lead audit coverage of the Fixed Income trading business from New York, NY. The role focuses on evaluating valuation risks, controls, and risk-based assurance across front, middle, and back offices.

The team partners with global colleagues to drive timely insights and robust audit deliverables, with hybrid in-office work (4 days on-site). Competitive compensation reflects market norms and the firm’s commitment to risk management excellence.