Asia NFR Audit, Associate, Business Audit

We're seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in Compliance, Financial Crimes, and Operational Risk audit team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for providing audit coverage of the Compliance, Financial Crime, and Operational Risk (NFR) functions throughout Asia, as well as supporting non-NFR related audits when required. In the Audit division, we provide senior management an objective and independent assessment of the Firm's internal control environment for risk management and governance. This is an Associate level position within Business Audit, which is responsible for inspecting controls in front, middle and back offices. 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: * Support the Asia NFR audit team in performing audit risk assessments, planning, execution and reporting. * Participate in all phases of the audit including planning, fieldwork execution and reporting across regional and applicable global audits. This includes drafting and communicating audit findings to the Audit Coverage Managers, Audit Coverage Directors and senior key stakeholders outside the audit department. * Meet with key stakeholders both within and outside the audit department, as part of continuous monitoring of NFR activities to monitor and assess risk within the NFR functions of the Firm. * Develop an understanding of the Firm's businesses and NFR's processes/controls in the region to be able to communicate the NFR impact of any significant changes to colleagues. What you'll bring to the role: * Based in Mumbai, the successful candidate will be supporting the Asia audit teams to perform risk assessments, planning, execution and reporting of regional and global audits, and continuous monitoring activities. The successful candidate should have the following experience and qualifications: * At least 3 years or more of relevant experience in external or internal audit or 2nd line of defense control functions, with knowledge of the financial services sector and regulatory landscape. Experience in regulatory risk, operational risk, financial crimes, or compliance would be an added advantage. * Demonstrates critical thinking, strong risk and control mindset, good project management skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the drive to develop independent viewpoints and innovative ideas. * Communicates complex matters succinctly and effectively both orally and in writing * Self-initiated and a proven team player in collaboration and supporting team members. * Able to effectively manage multiple deliverables while delivering high-quality work * Language skills in Mandarin would be an added advantage. * University bachelor, post graduate degree or relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CAMS etc.). WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.