Internal Audit - Japan Institutional Securities Audit, Associate / Director, Tokyo
We're seeking someone to join our diverse team of audit and assurance professionals as a business auditor to support the Japan and Asia Internal Audit team in identifying, assessing and driving resources to areas of key risks and vulnerabilities in the Institutional Securities Group (ISG), through evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of related controls.
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.
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What you'll do in the role:
-Help identify risk and impact to relevant coverage area to prioritize areas of focus based on a strong understanding of business processes, keep informed of industry and regulatory developments
-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
-Execute audit engagements and deliver within expected timeframe
-Engage in continuous monitoring and risk assessment of key business processes to drive risk-based audit plan
-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
-Solicit and provide feedback and participate in formal and on-the-job training to further develop self and peers What you'll bring to the role:
-At least 4 years' relevant experience in business audit or 1st or 2nd line of defense control functions (e.g. risk management, compliance, or operational risk) would generally be expected for this role
-Understanding of institutional securities business and supporting functions, in addition to key related regulations
-Strong understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools, and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring)
-Ability to identify and analyze multiple data sources to inform point of view
-Ability to ask meaningful questions, understand various viewpoints and apply risk-based critical thinking to arrive at logical conclusions
-Ability to communicate complex technical issues concisely and clearly to senior management and colleagues from other audit divisions
-A commitment to practicing inclusive behaviors
-Ability to multi-task across competing priorities
-Business-level English and Japanese verbal/written skills
-Relevant professional qualifications, such as CIA, CPA, CA, CFA, FRM.
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across more than 40 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. The Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.
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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
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.