Risk Systems Developer

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Risk Systems Developer to work as part of the Structured Rates desk-facing squad with a focus on delivering and supporting technology solutions that enable traders to execute trades, manage risk and support highly detailed structured rates activities. 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 Engineering position at Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

What you’ll do in the role:

• Partner closely with product leads across the technology organization to identify opportunities for enhancing existing platforms and future technology solutions.
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle as a Senior Java developer, designing and building functionality for both new and existing risk management systems.
• Gather and evaluate business and technical requirements, while evaluating current systems and functionalities to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure high-quality delivery through unit testing, regression testing along and a considerable focus on continuous integration and deployment practices.
• Support production releases and provide ongoing post-deployment support in fast-paced, business-critical environment.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and gain deep exposure to risk management systems within a leading global investment bank.
• Develop distributed systems leveraging distributed caches and grid-computing technologies.
• Collaborate closely with global teams across the interest Rates Derivative technology organization, as well as middleware and infrastructure teams, to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• At least 6 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
• Good understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, design patterns, and scalable application development.
• Strong proficiency in software development, data structures, algorithms, and concurrent programming.
• Scala and Java are the primary languages used within the team, but candidates with experience in other languages such as Python, C#, or C++ are encouraged to apply.
• Experience developing scalable distributed systems and working with technologies such as distributed caches and grid computing.
• Familiarity with modern development practices including unit testing, mocking frameworks and continuous integration pipelines.
• Exposure to Scala or willingness to learn Scala-based technologies is considered an advantage.
• Experience with frameworks and platforms such as Symphony, Akka, Coherence, Infinispan, Cassandra, or Hazelcast is beneficial.
• Knowledge of risk systems development, including valuation, risk calculations is highly valued.
• Experience with model libraries or pricing engines is a plus.
• Ample communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global and highly collaborative environment.

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.