Internal Audit Director - Institutional Securities Group (Fixed Income - Commodities)

Director, Commodities Business Audit

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director to provide audit coverage of the Commodities business within Fixed Income. The candidate will execute and lead assurance activities and provide an independent assessment of that business.

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.

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 them
• Proactively identify risk and emerging risk, and factor into assurance coverage
• Articulate actionable insights to management regarding criticality and impact of risks to the business
• Effectively partner with colleagues and stakeholders globally to drive effective working relationships
• 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:

• Advanced knowledge of industry, global markets, and regulations relevant to coverage area
• Strong 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 audiences
• Effective change and project management techniques and ability to support teams in adapting new ways of working
• Ability to leverage and analyze data to inform focus and views on risk
• Ability to coach and mentor others and create an inclusive work environment for team
• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
• Relevant certifications (i.e., CIA, CIDA, SIE, CFA, etc.) preferred

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 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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $135,000 and $203,000 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.