ISG Internal Auditor (Glasgow)

Position Description

Morgan Stanley has earned a worldwide reputation for the excellence of its advice and execution in financial markets. With over 1,200 offices in 43 countries, the firm is truly global - and a market leader in the U.S, Europe and Asia as well as in Emerging Markets. We provide institutions and individuals with almost every kind of financial product and service across all the world's major markets.

In 2000 the Institutional Securities division established an Operations team in Glasgow with just 6 employees. Since then our office has grown to over 1000 employees across 6 divisions: Operations, PWM, Finance, Fund Services, Information Technology and Risk Management. Our offices are located in Glasgow's city centre in the heart of the International Financial Services District.

We have built a world class reputation for quality and service and the talent and passion of our people has been critical to our success. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and to grow. Together we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and a strong team ethic.

Due to our growing business, we have a demand for career minded people to join our teams. Our opportunities offer unrivaled scope for progression and training within a fast paced, meritocratic and constantly changing environment.

Morgan Stanley is seeking an internal auditor for its team in Glasgow. The person in the role will participate in Internal Audits of the Institutional Securities Group, covering mainly Operations functions and Corporate audits, covering Finance and other central functions, and may also be involved remotely in other global or regional audits. The candidate will assist in completing the department's annual audit plan, communicating to senior management and the Board Audit Committee those areas requiring control enhancements and providing recommendations for improvements.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fair treatment, regardless of background.

Skills Required: Reporting to a Portfolio Manager, the candidate will participate in integrated financial and technology audits. This includes:
• Evaluation of inherent risk categories and performing risk assessments at audit entity and at a process level.
• Help in the preparation of the audit planning memorandum including identifying and evaluating key risks, setting audit scope, determining budgets and staff assignments.
• Understanding the activities life-cycle of events
• Participate in audit walkthroughs, assessing the internal control environment and performing controls and substantive testing.
• Properly assess potential findings for significance.
• Assist in drafting audit reports including writing clear and concise findings and recommendations.
• Manage workload to meet budgets and the time frame for completing audits.
• Following up actions quarterly with clients through to completion.
• Articulate clearly to, and develop relationships with, audit clients.

Skills Required

Skills Desired: • University degree (or equivalent) required.
• Qualified accountant holding a professional accounting or auditing qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, IIA) or international equivalent strongly preferred.
• Experience in financial services with a preference for those with experience of auditing capital market activities.
• Good knowledge of basic financial instruments and products.
• Strong analytical skills. Able to process information quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

July 5, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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