Lead Software Engineer

We are seeking someone to join our team as Lead Software Engineer in Finance Technology to support AI-driven automation of Controller workflows, EUC reduction, and GL reporting modernization across Treasury Control, ISG Finance, and WM use cases.

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 Lead Software Engineer in at Vice President level.

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.

• Provide technical leadership and vision for software development projects.

• Define technical architecture and roadmap for large-scale, mission-critical systems.

• Establish and communicate departmental goals and objectives aligned with business priorities.

• Lead a team of software engineers, providing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.

• Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and budget for software development initiatives.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure project success.

• Oversee the execution of software development projects, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

• Drive the recruitment and retention of top technical talent for the team.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape technology strategy and roadmap.

• Represent the software engineering team in cross-functional discussions and planning sessions.
   

What you'll bring to the role:

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Proven track record of leading high-performance engineering teams.

• Strategic planning and execution of engineering projects.

• Ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives.

• Strong people management skills and fostering a collaborative team culture.

• Experience in budgeting, resource allocation, and project governance.

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

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

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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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

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.

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