Internal Audit, Operations, Associate

Morgan Stanley

  • Glasgow
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Internal Audit, Operations, Associate
Glasgow
JR007658We're seeking someone to join our Internal Audit team in Glasgow as an Associate to support assurance activities for Global Operations generally focused on Corporate Actions, Reconciliation, Transaction Reporting, Tax and Payments.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 an Associate level position within Business Audit, which is responsible for inspecting controls in middle and back offices.At Morgan Stanley Glasgow, we support the Firm’s global Operations, Technology, Finance, Corporate, and Institutional Securities divisions. Known for its excellence in process, client service & leadership, our Glasgow teams have led us to win numerous innovation and people awards. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Glasgow community since 2000, steadily contributing to the development of a vibrant local financial services and fintech industry.Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.What you'll do in the role:
  • Execute a wide range of assurance activities (e.g., audits, continuous monitoring, closure verification)
  • Participate in walkthrough meetings and client discussions to document clear, comprehensive narratives, develop and execute audit test plans, and track remediation plans
  • Develop clear and concise messages regarding risk and business impact within relevant coverage area
  • Identify and leverage data to incorporate into analysis of coverage area
  • Collaborate with a wide range of internal stakeholders to build effective working relationships and to execute on team deliverables
  • Understand and adopt new audit tools and techniques
  • Effectively manage multiple deliverables while delivering high-quality work that adheres to methodology requirements and reperformance standard
What you'll bring to the role:
  • At least 2 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
  • Experience in Internal Audit or Risk preferred
  • 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 behaviours
  • Willingness to solicit and provide feedback to further develop self and peers
  • Basic knowledge of banking, securities and investment products, regulations and markets including equity, fixed income, foreign currency and commodities
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.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.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 section of 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 individuals based on their skills and talents.

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