Director of Audit, Institutional Securities

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

Job summary

Morgan Stanley seeks a Director to lead audit activities for Financial Resources and Strategy in Institutional Securities, based in New York. The role requires deep knowledge of markets and governance, guiding risk assessments and delivering impactful audit findings.

Based in New York with in-office presence 4 days a week, you will manage cross-functional teams, partner globally, and drive improvements in controls and risk management across front, middle, and back offices.

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).
• Ability to articulate risk and impact clearly to different audiences.
• Effective change and project management techniques for teams.
• Ability to leverage and analyze data to inform risk views.
• Ability to coach and mentor others and create an inclusive work environment.
• Relevant certifications (CIA, CPA, CFA, CIDA, SIE, Series licenses) preferred.
• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

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.

Job description

Morgan Stanley seeks a Director to lead audit activities for Financial Resources and Strategy in Institutional Securities, based in New York. The role requires deep knowledge of markets and governance, guiding risk assessments and delivering impactful audit findings.

Based in New York with in-office presence 4 days a week, you will manage cross-functional teams, partner globally, and drive improvements in controls and risk management across front, middle, and back offices.