Return-to- Communications Lead, Internal Audit

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

At Morgan Stanley, we recognize the immense potential in experienced professionals who have taken a career break and are now eager to return to the workforce. We value the life skills and experiences you've gained outside of work and recognize the significant contributions you can bring to our organization.

You don’t have to have a background in financial services to have a career with us. We welcome highly motivated candidates from a diverse range of industries and skills. We strive to create a spirit of inclusion by bringing together dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds, talents, perspectives, cultural identities, and experiences.

Our New York Return to Work program will run from January 18, 2027 through May 7, 2027 in our New York office. This 16-week paid program places participants in roles that align with their existing expertise while also broadening their horizons through comprehensive training, mentorship, and professional development.

We’re seeking someone to join our Internal Audit Talent Enablement team as an Associate/Director focused on executing the department’s communication strategy and engagement initiatives.

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/Director level position within Internal Operations and Quality Control, which is responsible for efficient and effective functioning of the department, supporting the ultimate delivery of high-quality assurance services.

• Understand and adopt new communication tools and techniques
• Develop and distribute clear and concise communications and marketing materials that promote employee participation, increase awareness of key programs, and reinforce departmental priorities
• Identify and leverage data (e.g., communication metrics, engagement trends, user feedback, etc.) to drive the communication strategy forward and help inform future improvements
• Collaborate with a wide range of internal stakeholders to build effective working relationships and to develop clear, audience-focused communications
• Effectively manage multiple deliverables while delivering high-quality work
• Maintain and update Internal Audit's intranet platforms (e.g., Jive, SharePoint, and Adobe Experience Manager)
• Manage editorial and communications calendars to support timely prioritization of communication requests and content delivery
• Coordinate monthly communications and engagement round tables to support the planning and execution of communication and engagement campaigns across the department
• Coordinate and execute employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, networking events, and department-wide activities that foster a positive and inclusive employee experience
• Identify and recommend communication best practices to enhance employee engagement and information sharing

• Strong writing…