Internal Audit, Associate, P2, Finance

Morgan Stanley

London, UKonsitePosted Jul 22, 2026
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About the role

Internal Audit, Associate, P2, Finance

London

JR040392

We're seeking an Associate to join our Internal Audit team in London, in support of the EMEA Finance business.

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 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:

Execute a wide range of assurance activities (e.g., audits, continuous monitoring, closure verification)

Understand and adopt new audit tools and techniques

Develop clear and concise messages regarding risk and business impact within relevant coverage area

Identify and leverage data to incorporate into analysis of coverage area

Collaborate with a wide range of internal stakeholders to build effective working relationships and to execute on team deliverables

Effectively manage multiple deliverables while delivering high-quality work

What you'll bring to the role:

Understanding of audit principles, tools and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring)

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and adapt messages to audience

Ability to identify patterns and anomalies in data

A commitment to practicing inclusive behaviors

Willingness to solicit and provide feedback to further develop self and peers

At least 2 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Relevant certifications (i.e., CIA, CPA, CFA etc.) preferred

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.

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.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

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