Internal Audit Vice President - Global Financial Crimes

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

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in New York is seeking an Internal Audit Vice President to lead the Global Financial Crimes audit program, assessing risks and control effectiveness across front, middle, and back offices. This role reports to the IAD and collaborates with teams globally.

Candidates should have at least 6 years in internal audit with BSA/AML exposure, strong communication, leadership, and project-management skills. Base pay ranges with additional incentives are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant internal audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, planning, testing and reporting.
• Experience with BSA/AML controls preferred.
• Ability to articulate risk and impact to diverse audiences.
• Professional certifications preferred (CAMS, CIA, CFCS, CFE).

Responsibilities

• Lead a broad range of assurance activities to assess risks and controls.
• Identify emerging risks and adjust audit coverage accordingly.
• Provide actionable insights to management on risks and controls.
• Partner with global colleagues to coordinate audits and resources.
• Coach and mentor team members to uphold audit standards.

Skills

Auditing & risk assessment

BSA/AML knowledge

Communication with leaders

Project management

Data analysis

Mentoring & leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Internal Audit Vice President. The candidate will join our Global Financial Crimes audit team, which is responsible for the execution of our BSA/AML audit program.The Internal Audit Division (IAD) drives attention and resources to vulnerabilities by providing an independent and well-informed view and impactful messages about the most important risks facing our Firm. This is accomplished by performing a range of assurance activities to independently assess the quality and effectiveness of Morgan Stanley’s system of internal control, including risk management and governance systems and processes. IAD serves as an objective and independent function within the Firm’s risk management framework to foster continual improvement of risk management processes. This is a Vice President level position within Business Audit, which is responsible for inspecting controls in front, middle and back offices.Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on..Location: New York, NY (4x per week in office)What you'll do in the role:Formulate and lead a wide range of assurance activities to assess risks within coverage area and the state of controls in place to mitigate themProactively identify risk and emerging risk, and factor into risk assessment and assurance coverageArticulate actionable insights to management regarding criticality and impact of risks to the businessEffectively partner with colleagues and stakeholders globally to drive effective working relationshipsAlign projects and initiatives with department and coverage area priorities, and oversee team's execution of deliverables in accordance with audit methodology and quality standardsWhat you'll bring to the role:At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this roleAdvanced knowledge of industry, global markets and regulations relevant to coverage areaStrong understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring)Ability to articulate risk and impact clearly and succinctly to different audiencesEffective change and project management techniques and ability to support teams in adapting new ways of workingAbility to leverage and analyze data to inform focus and views on riskAbility to coach and mentor others and create an inclusive work environment for teamExperience in BSA/AML and Internal Audit preferredProfessional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE, CFCS, CIA) preferredWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $135,000 and $202,500 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.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.Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.For more information, please visit : https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .