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Lead Software Engineer - Vice President

Morgan Stanley is hiring a Lead Software Engineer - Vice President in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Level rates it ; you can apply on Morgan Stanley.

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Lead software engineer in Global Rates Technology to design and build strategic trading and funding platforms for FXEM businesses.

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The successful candidate will join the Global Rates Technology team as a VP-level Software Developer responsible for the design, development, enhancement, and support of applications serving the Global Linear Rates and FXEM businesses.
Initially, the candidate will be a core member of the Global FXEM Funding Project team, responsible for building a strategic platform that delivers funding reporting and trade booking capabilities for global FXEM products. The platform will provide both intraday and end-of-day funding views, support critical business workflows, and improve operational efficiency and transparency across regions.

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.

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:

  • Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.

  • Design, develop, and maintain front-office applications supporting Global Linear Rates and FXEM trading businesses.

  • Lead and contribute to the architecture and implementation of the Global FXEM Funding platform

  • Deliver scalable and reliable solutions that support both real-time and end-of-day business processes.

  • Partner closely with strats, traders, operations, and technology teams to gather requirements and deliver business-driven solutions.

  • Enhance system performance, resiliency, and operational stability for mission-critical trading platforms.

  • Provide production support and drive timely resolution of business-critical issues.

    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.

  • The successful candidate is expected to contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and solution design through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

  • 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.

  • Contribute to strategic technology initiatives, platform modernization efforts, and global system rollouts.

  • Ensure compliance with technology standards, development best practices, and control requirements.

  • The role requires strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively with global stakeholders in a fast-paced front-office environment.

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.

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 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.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.

How we rate this

Lead Software Engineer - Vice President at Morgan Stanley rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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