Capital Markets Audit Director - Underwriting Risk

474 MS Services Group, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Director-level position in the Internal Audit Division to oversee risk and control assessments across the Institutional Securities Group. You will lead assurance activities, identify emerging risks, and articulate management insights while partnering with global teams.

A strong background in audit principles and 6+ years of relevant experience are required, with CIA/CFA/CPA/CIDA preferred. The role is based in New York with hybrid work in office four days per week.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of industry, global markets, and regulations relevant to coverage area.
• Strong understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools, and processes (risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring).
• Ability to articulate risk and impact clearly and succinctly to different audiences.
• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
• Relevant certifications (i.e., CIA, CFA, CPA, CIDA, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

• Formulate and lead a wide range of assurance activities to assess risks within coverage area and the state of controls in place to mitigate them
• Proactively identify risk and emerging risk, and factor into 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

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Director-level position in the Internal Audit Division to oversee risk and control assessments across the Institutional Securities Group. You will lead assurance activities, identify emerging risks, and articulate management insights while partnering with global teams.

A strong background in audit principles and 6+ years of relevant experience are required, with CIA/CFA/CPA/CIDA preferred. The role is based in New York with hybrid work in office four days per week.