Internal Audit, Operations – Business Audit Director/AVP
Glasgow
We are seeking an experienced Director to join our Glasgow Internal Audit team, assisting with assurance coverage over Global Operations within the first line of defense. This role will focus on the Institutional Securities Group (ISG), with primary responsibility for evaluating risks and inspecting controls across trading activities and the end‑to‑end trade lifecycle.
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. IAD serves as an objective and independent function within the Firm’s risk management framework to foster continual improvement of risk management processes.
What You’ll Do
- Help identify risk and impact to relevant coverage area to prioritize areas of focus
- Execute and lead aspects of assurance activities (e.g., audits, continuous monitoring, closure verification) to assess risk and formulate a view on the control environment
- Facilitate conversations with stakeholders on risks, their impact and how well they are managed in a clear, timely and structured manner
- Assist in managing multiple deliverables in line with team priorities while delivering high-quality work that adheres to methodology requirements and reperformance standard
- Lead walkthrough meetings and discussions to document clear, comprehensive narratives and develop audit test plans
- Solicit and provide feedback and participate in formal and on-the-job training to further develop self and peers
What You’ll Bring
- Knowledge of banking, securities and investment products, regulations and markets including equity, fixed income, foreign currency and commodities preferred
- Experience in internal audit or risk preferred
- Strong understanding of audit principles, tools and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring) preferred
- Ability to identify and analyze multiple data sources to inform point of view
- Ability to ask meaningful questions, understand various viewpoints and adapt messaging accordingly
- Experience leveraging AI and Data Analytics tooling
- A commitment to practicing inclusive behaviours
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CIA, CFA, CPA) preferred
Generally, we would expect to find the skills required for this role in individuals with at least 4-6 years’ relevant experience.
What 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, guided by our values of putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back. You’ll find an opportunity to work alongside talented and diverse colleagues, and we offer some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.
Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements
If this role is deemed a Certified role, the holder may be required to maintain mandatory regulatory qualifications or 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.
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.
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