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.
We have Senior Software Engineer position open at Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.
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.
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm, providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services in over 40 countries. The firm is recognized for its commitment to innovation, integrity, and delivering value to clients, shareholders, and communities worldwide.
About Finance Technology:
Finance Technology at Morgan Stanley delivers innovative solutions for regulatory and financial reporting, general ledger, P&L calculations, and analytics. The team leverages advanced data platforms and modern engineering practices to support the firm's finance division, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic business insights.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, enterprise-grade financial modelling, reporting and analytics solutions.
- Architect and implement robust software systems using Java, Scala, Python, Angular, and other modern technologies, ensuring best practices in SDLC, code quality, and performance.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, evaluate tools, and deliver innovative solutions aligned with business goals.
- Drive the adoption of GenAI, Copilot, and AI-driven development practices to enhance automation, reporting, and developer productivity.
- Mentor and lead a high-performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.
- Manage stakeholder relationships, communicate project status, and proactively address risks and challenges.
- Promote agile methodologies, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines for efficient and reliable software delivery.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, and champion their adoption where relevant
Required Technical Skills:
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in full stack development (Java, Python, Scala, Angular and related technologies).
- Deep understanding of databases including Snowflake, data structures, and query languages
- Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and modern SDLC practices.
- Proven experience building and scaling enterprise-level applications, preferably in cloud environments.
- Proficiency in additional languages and frameworks and ability to quickly learn new tech stacks as needed.
- Demonstrated experience leveraging GenAI, Copilot, or AI/ML tools for software development, automation, or reporting.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Experience leading and motivating high-performing teams and managing stakeholder relationships in a global environment.
- Business acumen and prior exposure to finance, investment banking, or related domains is an advantage.
Additional Skills (Good to Have):
- Proficiency in Python and ability to quickly learn new tech stacks as needed
- Familiarity with Power BI, Apache Airflow, OLAP tools, and workflow automation.
- Experience with tool evaluation, POC delivery, and greenfield project leadership.
- Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and delivering business impact through technology.
We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services.
All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences.
Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. 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.
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).
WHAT 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 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.
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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $210,000 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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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