Internal Audit - Institutional Securities Auditor, Director (AVP)

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director to provide front-to-back audit coverage of Sales & Trading and Capital Markets businesses across the Asia region. This role is part of a dynamic team dedicated to Internal Audit's Institutional Securities Group (ISG) and can be based in either Hong Kong or Singapore.

In the Audit division, we provide senior management an objective and independent assessment of the Firm's internal control environment for risk management and governance. This is a Director level position within the Internal Audit Department.

What you'll do in the role:

1. 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.
2. Execute audit engagements and deliver within expected timeframe.
3. Proactively identify risk and emerging risk, and factor into assurance coverage.
4. Articulate actionable insights to management regarding criticality and impact of risks to the business.
5. Engage in continuous monitoring and risk assessment of key business processes to drive risk-based audit plan.
6. Effectively partner with colleagues and stakeholders globally to drive effective working relationships.
7. 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.

What you'll bring to the role:

1. Min. 6 years' relevant experience.
2. Advanced knowledge of industry, global markets and regulations relevant to Asia ISG business, including exposure to derivative products and quantitative risk management concepts.
3. Strong understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring).
4. Ability to articulate risk and impact clearly and succinctly to different audiences.
5. Effective change and project management techniques and ability to support teams in adapting new ways of working.
6. Ability to leverage and analyze data to inform focus and views on risk.
7. Ability to coach and mentor others and create an inclusive work environment for team.
8. Ability to multi-task across competing priorities.
9. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English is a must; fluency in Chinese/Korean is desirable as this is a regional role that requires candidate to perform business review activities for Korea & China.
10. CFA and/or FRM preferred; CIA, CPA, CA or other financial/risk qualifications desirable.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.