We're seeking someone to join our team as an Associate to execute assurance activities for Enterprise Technology Services - Core Infrastructure.

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 our Technical Specialist family, which is responsible for providing extensive subject matter expertise and reinforcing the ability of business and technology audit teams to appropriately assess risk and determine and execute coverage.

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.

At Morgan Stanley Baltimore, we support the Firm’s global Technology, Operations, Risk Management, Legal and Compliance, Internal Audit and Finance divisions. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Baltimore community since 2003. Our talented and diverse team is one of the largest in the U.S. outside of our New York headquarters and home to industry leading cybersecurity innovation with multiple patents and awards. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Location: Baltimore, MD (Hybrid: 4x Per Week in office)

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 advanced testing techniques (e.g., Scenario Based Testing)Develop clear and concise messages regarding risk and business impact within relevant coverage area Identify and leverage data to incorporate into analysis of coverage areaCollaborate 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 workLearn about different infrastructure technologies such as Databases (e.g., DB2 and SQL), Operating System (e.g., Unix/Linux, Windows, and z OS for Mainframe) Networking technology (e.g., VPN, LAN, WAN, and firewalls), and mobile computing.Conduct technical reviews of supporting infrastructure tools and utilities such as file sharing services, Service Now, and Autosys. {D Part 2: Scope of Role What you'll bring}

What you'll bring to the role:
 

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a technology-related fieldCIA and/or CISA certification preferredStrong understanding of computing and networking fundamentalsKnowledge of industry standards (e.g.,  NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800 53, ISO 27001 02, CIS Top 20 Critical Security Controls formerly SANS and FFIEC)Technical knowledge of IT systems including databases, operating systems, network hardware, cloud technologies, and data protection solutionsUnderstanding 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 audienceAbility to identify patterns and anomalies in dataA 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

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $80,000 and $115,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).