Internal Controls Professional - Director (FinRiA SOX team) Company Profile: Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm 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. Department Description: The Finance Division reports to the Chief Financial Officer and consists of some 3,000 employees worldwide. Finance protects the Morgan Stanley franchise by serving as guardian of the Firm's books and records, and by contributing to firm wide risk management and risk reduction. Finance plays a critical role as advisor to Morgan Stanley's various businesses and its senior management team. Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: Oversee the identification, documentation and assessment of key controls across Finance and Operations, as well as work with the business areas to institute proper controls and remediation strategies Communicate findings and recommendations to management, determine root causes, obtain management's action plan for remediation in a timely manner and track findings through resolution Develop and manage working relationships with key stakeholders, including Risk Managers and Business Process owners Assist in the development and rollout of scoping methodology, testing strategy, and integrated SOX and operational risk framework Track metrics and coordinate reporting to project working groups, steering committees, senior management and external auditors Document control deficiencies which are clear, concise and provide value to management Review all relevant SOX testing support, inclusive of front-to-back process and product flows Able to identify gaps between implemented controls and key risks and recommenced remediation actions