Internal Audit Associate – Finance (London)

About the role

Join Morgan Stanley's Internal Audit Division in London as an Associate supporting the EMEA Finance business. You will help assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across front, middle, and back‑office functions.

Key responsibilities

• Execute a variety of assurance activities, including audits, continuous monitoring, and closure verification.
• Adopt and apply new audit tools and techniques to improve audit efficiency.
• Develop clear, concise messages about risk and business impact for stakeholders.
• Identify and incorporate relevant data into analysis of the coverage area.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver high‑quality audit deliverables on schedule.

Required profile

• At least 2 years of relevant audit or finance experience.
• Understanding of audit principles, risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Commitment to inclusive behaviours and willingness to give and receive feedback.

Required skills

• Audit methodology and tools.
• Data analysis and pattern recognition.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in financial services.
• Collaborative environment that supports professional development.
• Access to a wide network of experts across more than 40 countries.