Director, Internal Audit — Capital Markets Underwriting

Morgan-Stanley; Town of Islip (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Director-level audit professional to evaluate risks and controls across the Institutional Securities Group. The role focuses on independent assurance over equity and debt products, processes, and strategic initiatives, with IAD driving risk insights across front, middle, and back offices.

Location in New York is hybrid (4 days in-office). You will lead assurance activities, identify emerging risks, and mentor teams while aligning with global stakeholders and audit

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant audit experience.
• Advanced knowledge of global markets and regulations.
• Ability to communicate risk clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience coaching and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a wide range of assurance activities to assess risks and controls.
• Identify risk and emerging risk to inform coverage.
• Articulate actionable insights to management on risk impact.
• Partner with global colleagues to drive effective working relationships.
• Oversee project delivery per audit methodology and standards.

Skills

Audit principles

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Education

CIA certification

CPA certification

CFA certification

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Director-level audit professional to evaluate risks and controls across the Institutional Securities Group. The role focuses on independent assurance over equity and debt products, processes, and strategic initiatives, with IAD driving risk insights across front, middle, and back offices.

Location in New York is hybrid (4 days in-office). You will lead assurance activities, identify emerging risks, and mentor teams while aligning with global stakeholders and audit