We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Senior Quantitative Software Engineer to work as part of the FIDCOM super department, with a focus on serving as the senior technology face off to our commodities leadership. There are various trading critical technologies which the candidate will own, ranging from market making engines to our ability to hedge on the iterbank market with algos and order management.

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. This is a Senior Quantitative Software Engineer position 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.

What you'll do in the role:

• Drive the development of innovative solutions, frameworks and best practices within the team’s area of expertise

• Analyze complex datasets and synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations for technical and business stakeholders

• Design, develop and enhance client-facing products while optimizing the performance, scalability and reliability of trading algorithms

• Identify and mitigate operational risks by designing robust controls, monitoring frameworks and governance processes

• Act as an L3 Subject Matter Expert, providing critical support during market stress events, production incidents and complex operational challenges

What you'll bring to the role:

• At least 8 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

• Experience in delivering complex technology initiatives and contributing to strategic technology roadmaps

• Ample communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technology and business leadership

• Deep expertise within the relevant domain, coupled with a strong understanding of industry trends and market dynamics

• Strong programming skills in Java or Scala, with an interest in developing deep expertise in Scala

• Knowledge of C++

• Proficiency in python or other scripting languages for automation and tooling

• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills

• Interest in functional programming principles

• Curiosity to leverage different technologies in solving financial modelling and quantitative challenges

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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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Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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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