Job Description

Internal Audit - Asia Wealth Management Audit, Manager / Senior Manager, Singapore / Hong Kong


Job Number: 3221372
POSTING DATE: Aug 10, 2022
PRIMARY LOCATION: Non-Japan Asia-Hong Kong-Hong Kong-Hong Kong
OTHER LOCATIONS: Non-Japan Asia-Singapore-Singapore-Singapore
EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's Degree
JOB: Audit
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
JOB LEVEL: Manager

DESCRIPTION
Company Profile
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services company providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. Our core values: Do the Right Thing, Put Clients First, Lead with Exceptional Ideas, Commit to Diversity and Inclusion, and Give Back underpin everything we do in Morgan Stanley.


Department Profile
Internal Audit Department (IAD) is responsible for validating whether the Firm operates in a controlled environment with appropriate risk management processes. We evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the Firm's internal controls using a risk-based methodology developed from professional auditing standards. IAD assists in monitoring the Firm's compliance with internal guidelines set for risk management and risk monitoring, as well as external rules and regulations governing the industry. We are part of a global team with presence in locations in the US, Europe and Asia. Within the team are represented a diverse skill set across business, compliance and financial crimes, risk management, operations, finance, information security and technology who work together to identify, monitor, assess and report on the control environment of the Firm.
IAD, as the 3rd Line of Defence (LOD), is responsible for audits across all Morgan Stanley businesses, support and control functions, including the 1st and 2nd LOD. The audits are designed to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment and to provide the Board Audit Committee and relevant governance committees with an independent assessment of risk across the Firm.
IAD continues to strive to provides insightful viewpoints on leading indicators and topical matters that are most relevant to the Firm, use the most effective and cutting-edge means to accurately evaluate the stability of risk controls, and empower its team members to contribute and succeed in their career.

Role Description
Morgan Stanley IAD is currently seeking an experienced Business Audit Manager for its audit team with a focus on the Asia Wealth Management business.
Based in Singapore or Hong Kong and reporting to the Head of Asia Wealth Management Internal Audit, the successful candidate will be supporting the Asia Wealth Management audit teams to perform risk assessments, planning, execution and reporting of regional and global audits, and continuous monitoring activities.

QUALIFICATIONS


The successful candidate should have the following experience and qualifications:

Skills

• Good understanding of the private wealth management business, products and services
• Demonstrates keen interest and keeps informed of financial market insights, hot topics and regulatory developments; and understands the impact to audit work and the business.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, strong risk and control mindset, good project management skill, strong analytical and problem solving skills with the drive to develop independent viewpoint and innovative ideas
• Self-initiated and a proven team player in collaboration and supporting team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Candidate with experience in developing or using Data Analytic tools and techniques will have added advantage

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in audit or 1st and 2nd line of defense control functions (e.g. audit/risk management/compliance/business unit risk manager) in private banking/wealth management.

• Undergraduate degree
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CAMS, CIA, CFA, CPA, FRM)