Internal Audit - Operations - Director equivalent to AVP

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Internal Audit - Operations - Director (AVP) Glasgow 3245234 In the Internal Audit division, we provide senior management an objective and independent assessment of the Firms internal control environment for risk management and governance. This is accomplished by performing a range of assurance activities to independentlyassess the quality and effectiveness of Morgan Stanleys system of internal control, including risk management and governance systems and processes. IAD serves as an objective and independent function within the Firms risk management framework to foster continualimprovement of risk management processes. This is a Director position within the Operations Coverage Audit team, which is responsible for inspecting controls across Firmwide and ISG Aligned Operations teams globally. Were seeking someone to join our team as a Director to provide audit coverage of Operations businesses across the Firm. This role is part of a dynamic team dedicated to Internal Audits Institutional Securities Group (ISG) aligned and Firmwide Operations coveragebased in Glasgow and working as part of our global team spanning London, New York, Baltimore, Mumbai and Bangalore. About Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career -a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. What will you be doing • Working as part of a global team, support the Internal Audit coverage for ISGPO & Firmwide Operations • Identify and assess areas of critical and high risks and evaluate/test their controls as part of audits, continuous monitoring & closure verification work to formulate a point of view of the control environment • Drive discussions and asks probing questions to further dialogue with senior business stakeholders to understand risk drivers, control state and impact • Be involved in the planning and execution of audits, continuous monitoring and closure verification work on Operations groups on time and within budgets What were looking for: • Basic understanding of, financial markets, financial products and regulations impacting Operations, such as MiFID, EMIR, CFTC & CASS rules • Good understanding of ISG and/or Firmwide Operations groups • Must have the ability to prioritise and manage own workload across a number of projects • Ability to demonstrate critical thinking by gathering and analysing information to formulate a viewpoint • Communicates with impact, with the ability to describe risk and issues concisely and articulates impact in a structured manner both written and verbally • Ability to work independently and with a team on assignments, while multi-tasking and meeting deadlines Flexible work statement: Interested in flexible working opportunities Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. Internal Applicants: Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can findout more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here . Equal opportunities statement: Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross sectionof the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individualsbased on their skills and talents.