Internal Audit Officer - Focus: Financial Risk Management
Frankfurt, GermanyPosted Jun 18, 2026
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Single PositionView All JobsInternal Audit Officer - Focus: Financial Risk ManagementFrankfurt, Germany No longer accepting applications.Employment TypeFull timeJob LevelVice PresidentYou are required to review the Firm’s Mobility Guidelines on careerhub/ prior to submitting your application to ensure you understand and abide by your obligations under the Firm policy.JOB LEVELVice PresidentTIERP4We're seeking an experienced candidate to join our Internal Audit team as a Vice President and Audit Coverage Manager leading coverage of Financial Risk Management within the MSESE Group based in Frankfurt. The Financial Risk Management audit team performs audits of the Second Line of Defense to form a view on the effectiveness of controls operating within Firm Risk Management.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 a Vice President level position within Business Audit, which is responsible inspecting controls in front, middle and back offices.What you'll do in the role:Formulate and lead a wide range of assurance activities to assess risks within coverage area and the state of controls in place to mitigate themProactively identify risk and emerging risk, and factor into risk assessment and assurance coverageArticulate actionable insights to management regarding criticality and impact of risks to the businessEffectively partner with colleagues and stakeholders globally to drive effective working relationshipsAlign projects and initiatives with department and coverage area priorities, and oversee team's execution of deliverables in accordance with audit methodology and quality standardsWhat you'll bring to the role:A minimum of ten years of relevant financial services experienceAdvanced knowledge of Financial Risk Management core concepts, methodologies and applicable regulations, with a preference for those with experience of auditing fully --regulated German Banking entitiesStrong understanding of audit principles, methodology, tools and processes (e.g., risk assessments, planning, testing, reporting and continuous monitoring)Ability to articulate risk and impact clearly and succinctly to different audiencesEffective change and project management techniques and ability to support teams in adapting new ways of workingAbility to leverage and analyze data to inform focus and views on riskAbility to coach and mentor others and create an inclusive work environment for teamExperience communicating with regulatorsRelevant certifications (e.g., CIA, CFA, FRM, CQF) preferredWHAT 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...