We are seeking a high‑performing Senior Associate / Junior Director (AVP‑equivalent) to join the Internal Audit Division (IAD) covering the MSESE Group across Europe, including key affiliates and branches. This role focuses on evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of controls across a range of financial products and services, with particular emphasis on Second Line of Defense functions such as Global Financial Crimes (AML, KYC and Fraud), Compliance, Legal, Outsourcing and Operational Risk.

The Internal Audit Division provides independent assurance over the Firm’s risk management, governance, and control processes. Through risk‑focused audit coverage, the team identifies vulnerabilities, assesses control effectiveness, and delivers impactful insights to senior management to strengthen the Firm’s overall control environment.

This position offers exposure to senior stakeholders, regulatory expectations across multiple jurisdictions, and evolving financial crime risks, providing an excellent opportunity to develop technical expertise and audit leadership within a dynamic and high‑impact environment.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raises, manages, and allocates capital for its clients, supporting them in achieving their financial goals through a differentiated approach built over more than 90 years. Its core values of putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back guiding decisions and actions across a global footprint of over 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.

The Firm offers an environment where employees collaborate with highly skilled and diverse teams, fostering innovation and creative thinking. A strong commitment is placed on supporting employees and their families throughout their careers through comprehensive benefits and development opportunities. The Firm also promotes internal mobility, enabling individuals who demonstrate strong performance and commitment to grow and advance within the organization.

What will you be doing?

• Identify and evaluate inherent risk categories and perform risk assessments at an entity and at a process level in line with applicable Internal Audit practices.
• Execute audit activities in line with audit test programs, aligned to internal standards and within agreed timelines.
• Lead walkthrough meetings and discussions with auditees for the purpose of developing audit test programs and identifying control deficiencies.
• Write clear and concise audit reports and findings and communicate those to the Audit lead and senior client management.
• Work with regional and /or global audit teams to ensure timely and effective completion of audit activities.
• Perform closure verification of Management’s implementation of remedial actions in line with internal standards.
• Assist in maintaining the Audit Universe for the Non-Financial Risk areas for the entity.
• Engage with senior stakeholders through continuous monitoring meetings to discuss emerging risks, issues and key changes that impact the Non-Financial Risk areas

What we’re looking for:

• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience, with experience in Global Financial Crimes (including AML, KYC, and Fraud) considered a plus
• Strong understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring) would be advantageous
• Experience in regulated German Banking entities or EU financial institution is essential
• Solid understanding of key financial industry regulations such as the EU Money Laundering Directive, German Money Laundering Act, German Securities Trading Act or BaFin’s Minimum requirements of Risk Management (MaRisk) or MaComp considered a plus
• Good understanding of Financial Crime, Fraud, Compliance, legal , outsourcing and/or operational risks.
• University degree (or equivalent) preferred

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Industry certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) are advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to use innovative Data Analytic audit techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to present complex and sensitive matters to senior management.
• English language skills required (speaking, reading, and writing at an advanced level), German and other European language skills are beneficial.

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.

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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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.