Morgan Stanley · 5 months ago
Lead Software Engineer - VP , P4
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $210K/yr
6+ years expMorgan Stanley is a financial services company that offers securities, asset management, and credit services. They are seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Risk Tech to develop and enhance their Firm Market Risk Platform, focusing on scalable solutions and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions
Implement scalable and high-performance computing solutions for computing market risk & providing analysis capabilities
Implement containerized deployment and integrating with modern data platforms such as Snowflake for cloud-based data processing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global counterparts to deliver high-quality solutions
Optimize risk data processing pipelines to improve efficiency and response time
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for market risk technology
Work in an Agile development environment, ensuring timely and efficient product delivery
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers in the squad
Qualification
Required
Ability to effectively manage multiple functions or guide junior staff and initiatives
Advanced understanding of business line and discipline with some knowledge of competitive environment and other disciplines
Strong expertise in Core Java development
Experience designing and building large-scale, distributed systems
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and scripting
Experience with relational and/or document-oriented databases
Ability to translate Market Risk concepts into efficient technical solutions
At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and drive projects independently
Ability to align technology with business goals and regulatory needs
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Preferred
Proficiency in Python, with exposure to PyKX/kdb+
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
Knowledge of containerized deployments and cloud-native architecture
Exposure to big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Snowflake
Familiarity with Agile software development and DevOps best practices
Background in financial services, especially within Market Risk or FinTech
Benefits
Commission earnings
Incentive compensation
Discretionary bonuses
Other short and long-term incentive packages
Other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs
Company
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a financial services company that offers securities, asset management, and credit services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
James Gorman
Chairman and CEO
Ted Pick
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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