We're seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in the Quality Assurance & Improvement team responsible for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of IAD's Internal Audit's assurance activities and programs. The Internal Audit Division (IAD) drives attention and resources to vulnerabilities by providing an independent and well-informed view and impactful messages about the most important risks facing our Firm. This is accomplished by performing a range of assurance activities to independently assess the quality and effectiveness of Morgan Stanley's system of internal control, including risk management and governance systems and processes. IAD serves as an objective and independent function within the Firm's risk management framework to foster continual improvement of risk management processes. This is a Director level position (P3) within the Internal Operations and Quality Control family, which is responsible for efficient and effective functioning of the department, supporting the ultimate delivery of high quality assurance services. Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on... What you'll do in the role: - Execute quality assurance (QA) test program to ensure compliance with department policies and standards governing assurance activities (e.g. audits, risk assessments and closure verification). - Perform QA reviews across all business units (e.g., Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, Investment Management, Compliance, Risk Management, and Finance), globally - Lead meetings with various audit teams, including senior staff members, to discuss QA themes and observations - Draft detailed QA reports according to standards - Track and verify corrective actions arising from QA reviews