Internal Audit Associate - Wealth Management Operations

Morgan Stanley; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking an Associate in Baltimore, MD, to support audits and continuous monitoring within Wealth Management. This role requires executing assurance activities and developing risk-related messages.

The ideal candidate will possess strong audit principles knowledge, clear communication skills, and relevant experience. Compensation ranges from $86,000 to $126,500 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience would generally be expected.
• Understanding of risk assessments, planning, testing, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Execute a wide range of assurance activities including audits.
• Understand and adopt new audit tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to build effective working relationships.

Skills

Understanding of audit principles, tools and processes

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to identify patterns and anomalies in data

Commitment to practicing inclusive behaviors

Willingness to solicit and provide feedback

Education

Relevant certifications (CIA, CPA, CFA) preferred

Job description

Overview

We're seeking an Associate to support audits, continuous monitoring, and closure verification across Wealth Management. The Internal Audit Division drives attention and resources to vulnerabilities by providing an independent and well-informed view of the most important risks facing our Firm.

Location

Baltimore, MD (4x per week in office)

Responsibilities

• Execute a wide range of assurance activities (e.g., audits, continuous monitoring, closure verification)
• Understand and adopt new audit tools and techniques
• Develop clear and concise messages regarding risk and business impact within the relevant coverage area
• Identify and leverage data to incorporate into analysis of the coverage area
• Collaborate with a wide range of internal stakeholders to build effective working relationships and to execute team deliverables
• Effectively manage multiple deliverables while delivering high-quality work

Qualifications

• Understanding of audit principles, tools and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring)
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and adapt messages to audience
• Ability to identify patterns and anomalies in data
• A commitment to practicing inclusive behaviors
• Willingness to solicit and provide feedback to further develop self and peers
• At least 2 years of relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
• Relevant certifications (i.e., CIA, CPA, CFA) preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range for the position: $86,000 to $126,500 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award and may participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may include a discretionary bonus component.

Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and other insurance plans; Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation Days annually); 10 Paid Holidays; 401(k); Short/Long Term Disability; and other special perks reserved for employees.

Equal Opportunity

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.