MSCI is seeking an ambitious professional to join the Global Internal Audit organization headquartered in New York.

The purpose of the Internal Audit department is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services to the Audit and Risk Committee of NYSE listed MSCI Inc. and Senior Management designed to add value and improve MSCI’s operations. The mission of Internal Audit is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. The Internal Audit department helps MSCI accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.

The Experienced Internal Auditor position is a global position, based in Budapest.

The Internal Auditor is primarily responsible for assisting in the planning, execution and reporting of group internal audit engagements and championing Sarbanes Oxley (SoX 404) control assessment. Internal audits include operational, financial and governance related engagements, regulatory compliance, consulting and other special projects.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Contribute to the development of Internal Audit’s annual audit plan. Identify emerging risk trends, propose topics for audit engagements
• Take lead role in the scoping of the audit engagements, define work programs, testing strategy and procedures
• Execute audits and compliance assessments across operational, financial processes and functions
• Collaborate with audit team members, business and IT stakeholders, control owners in all stages of the audit engagement
• Track and support management’s remediation activities, verify effectiveness of completed actions
• Deliver high quality audit workpapers and audit reports on-time
• Perform regulatory compliance assurance activities (e.g. SoX 404, Benchmark Regulation, ESG Regulation); participate in new compliance and regulatory initiatives as they arise
• Contribute to improve internal audit methodology and procedures to enhance effectiveness of audit activities, leveraging AI and automated audit tools (CAATs); participate in GIAS quality assessment review

• BA/BSc diploma
• 6+ years of experience in audit, accounting, finance, or consultancy
• Understanding of internal auditing standards, working and risk assessment practices
• Highly motivated, self-initiator personality with the ability to work independently with demonstrated experience in executing audit fieldworks
• Ability to objectively and critically evaluate business scenarios, sound analytical skills
• Good problem solving, proactive mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, fluent in Hungarian

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. 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, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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