Job Description
Job Description
Employment Type
Full time
Job Level
Professional
Posted Date
Apr 28, 2026
Internal Audit, Institutional Securities Business Audit, Director
Glasgow
JR008495
We are seeking someone to join our audit team as a Director covering the Institutional Securities (IS) Financial Resources and Strategy business. The candidate will execute and lead assurance activities and provide an independent assessment of the firm secured funding, the margin and capital optimization and the IS counterparty risk management businesses' operating and control environment.
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 within Business Audit, which is responsible for inspecting controls in the business unit, middle and back offices.
At Morgan Stanley Glasgow, we support the Firm’s global Operations, Technology, Finance, Corporate, and Institutional Securities divisions. Known for its excellence in process, client service & leadership, our Glasgow teams have led us to win numerous innovation and people awards. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Glasgow community since 2000, steadily contributing to the development of a vibrant local financial services and fintech industry.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
What you'll do in the role:
Help identify risk and impact to relevant coverage area to prioritize areas of focus
Execute and lead aspects of assurance activities (e.g., audits, continuous monitoring, closure verification) to assess risk and formulate a view on the control environment
Facilitate conversations with stakeholders on risks, their impact and how well they are managed in a clear, timely and structured manner
Assist in managing multiple deliverables in line with team priorities
Solicit and provide feedback and participate in formal and on-the-job training to further develop self and peers
What you'll bring to the role:
At least 4 years' relevant experience, primarily in financial markets, would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
Good understanding of key financial industry regulations and capital market related products in fixed income and/or equities
Strong understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools, and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring)
Ability to identify and analyze multiple data sources to inform point of view
Ability to ask meaningful questions, understand various viewpoints and adapt messaging accordingly
Ability to work independently and with a team on assignments, while multi-tasking and meeting deadlines
A commitment to practicing inclusive behaviors
Good understanding of derivative transactions and/or associated counterparty risk is preferred
Preferably CPA, CIA or other accounting qualification
Preferably CFA, FRM or other financial/risk qualification
