Third Party Risk Audit, Director, Business Audit

We're seeking someone to join our Third Party Risk Audit team as a Director in Internal Audit division. 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 Business Audit, which is responsible for inspecting controls in front, middle and back offices. 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: Formulate and lead a wide range of assurance activities to assess Third Party risks and the state of controls in place to mitigate them Proactively identify risk and emerging risk, and factor into risk assessment and 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: 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Technology Risk Analysis, Third Party Risk Management, Operational Risk, or a related field Knowledge of audit principles, methodology, tools, and processes, including risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting, and continuous monitoring Proven ability to engage effectively with senior executives and risk management stakeholders Ability to communicate risk and impact clearly and concisely to varied audiences Effective change and project management skills, with the ability to help teams adopt new ways of working Ability to use and analyze data to shape risk focus and perspectives Ability to coach and mentor others while fostering an inclusive team environment Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of people leadership experience Relevant certifications (i.e., CISA, CRISC, CISSP), or an equivalent professional certification Knowledge of third-party risk management frameworks and outsourcing governance Experience auditing cloud service providers, outsourced service providers, fintechs, market utilities, or critical third parties Knowledge of global regulatory requirements related to third party risk management. Experience developing audit methodologies, training programs, or centers of excellence 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste into your browser. 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. For more information, please visit: .