Software Engineer - Director P3

We're seeking someone to join our team as a developer in Client & Investor Analytics to face off directly with the Risk desk and work on projects in the quantitative development space. The candidate will work closely with the strats, understand their model and work with them to develop scalable performant solutions for initiatives such as factor backtest, clustering analysis etc. The candidate will work on another key initiative to integrate the CPRM analytics stack with the RICE framework

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities.

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.

What you'll do in the role:

• Contribute to the function through complex project tasks and initiatives.
• Interact regularly with team members and occasionally leadership on a range of topics.
• Lead the design and development of complex software systems and applications.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and direction.
• Architect solutions that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Drive technical excellence through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project roadmap and technical strategy.
• Implement and advocate for best practices in software engineering and design patterns.
• Contribute to the evaluation and adoption of new tools and technologies.
• Lead efforts to refactor and optimize existing codebase for efficiency and maintainability.
• Maintain and enhance existing software applications to optimize performance and functionality.
• Integrate prepackaged software and services into the bank's technology ecosystem.
• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and tools to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Ability to process information, translate into plans and present summaries to stakeholders
• Experienced understanding of business line and discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing complex test scenarios.
• Strong proficiency in software design and architecture.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems.
• Mentorship of junior team members and code review expertise.
• Expertise in performance optimization and scalability.
• Ability to drive technical initiatives and provide leadership.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• At least 4 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 $120,000 and $160,000 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).