Infrastructure Technology Auditor – Associate/Manager recruitment

The EMEA Internal Audit Department is responsible for audits across all Morgan Stanley businesses, focusing primarily on London-based activities. The audits are designed to assess the adequacy of the control environment and to provide the Audit Board Committee and Regional Audit Committees with an independent assessment of operational risk across the Firm.

This role primarily supports the Enterprise Infrastructure Technology Audit Portfolio Manager as well as the European Technology Audit Director in delivering the audit plan. The role will provide a broad exposure to technologies, applications and products, focused mainly on Enterprise Infrastructure audits but also allowing for Application Technology and Integrated audits, while allowing the successful candidate to develop areas of specialism and build senior client relationships.

Responsibilities:
• Execute audits in accordance with departmental standards
• Manage resource budget
• Monitor and report on audit progress
• Planning and risk identification
• Walkthroughs with IT staff of the technology being audited
• Testing of the controls defined during the planning process
• Issue Discussion with the auditees
• Report writing

Skills Required
• Strong communication skills (Written and verbal)
• Presentation skills, motivated self starter, learns quickly
• Understanding of risks and controls
• Familiarity with COBIT, SOX, and FFIEC
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Technical knowledge of IT technology, including:
• Databases (Sybase, Oracle)
• Operating Systems (Windows Unix/Linux)
• VPNs
• Networking, including LAN, WAN, WLAN and associated hardware
• Backup and Recovery systems
• Email and Instant Messaging
• Firewalls
• Middleware

Experience/ Knowledge:
• Must have experience of IT audit and/or business work experience, preferably with exposure to investment banking products, services and supporting technologies
• An excellent understanding of operational and technology controls comprising the organization’s overall internal control structure
• Working knowledge of industry standard applications and technologies
• Appreciation of innovative IT solutions and the ability to quickly understand them
• An understanding of Financial Services business processes, preferably within the Investment Banking environment
• The ability to consistently complete work on time and within budget
• Management of overall resources to meet client expectations

Education/Professional:
• A professional auditing qualification
• Demonstrate an ability to grasp fundamental technical concepts and assimilate information
• Show an appetite for challenge and getting involved in unfamiliar areas

Business Consulting and Internal Auditing:
• Good understanding of the function of an internal audit department
• Good analytical skills, sound judgment and decision making skills
• An excellent understanding of internal auditing professional standards, guidelines, and procedures

Teamwork:
• Facilitate teamwork by contributing to team effort, sharing responsibility for team results, and exhibiting a positive attitude
• Interact with global colleagues and be respectful of cultural differences
• Lead by example, guiding the actions of others toward the organization’s vision