We're seeking someone to join our Investment Management Technology Team to support core business processes covering order generation, order management, trade execution, trade confirmation and trade settlement.

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 Software Production Management & Reliability Engineering position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for overseeing the production environment, ensuring the operational reliability of deployed software, and implementing strategies to optimize performance and minimize downtime

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:

• Primary point of contact with Business Users (Portfolio Managers, Traders etc.)
• Support the Equity and Multi-Asset Investment teams and Trading Desks covering order generation, order management, trade execution, trade confirmation and trade settlement.
• Responsible for managing Incidents, major Incidents, problem and change management related activities
• Work with stakeholders and development team to establish and document requirements. Translate business needs into technological requirements.
• Contribute to the function through critical business driven project tasks and initiatives.
• Interact regularly with team members and occasionally leadership on a range of topics.

What you'll bring to the role:

• At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Advanced Database/SQL (Sybase preferred) skills - ability to write stored procedures. Good to have exposure to Snowflake.
• Hands-on experience with operating systems like UNIX/LINUX
• Advanced understanding and ability to write scripts in Perl, Shell, Python
• Understanding of Equity/Derivatives/FX trade life cycle, electronic trading, FIX and accounting.
• Batch job scheduling tools like Autosys
• Good understanding of REST APIs, SOAP/XML/JSON
• Ability to process information, translate into plans and present summaries to stakeholders.
• Experienced understanding of business line and discipline.
• Must be team oriented and work well within a global team
• Must be self-sufficient, be accountable and act like an owner of IT related issues handled by the team
• Good analytical, problem-solving skills coupled with strong communication skills

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley

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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.