Jobs at Morgan Stanley

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Morgan Stanley is a global investment bank that has positioned itself as a leader in digital innovation, building proprietary trading algorithms, risk‑management systems, and cloud‑based client portals that power wealth‑management services.

Typical tech hires include software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity analysts, cloud architects, UX/UI designers, product managers, and full‑stack developers. Candidates can expect structured coding challenges, pair‑programming sessions, and business‑case projects that reflect real‑world client scenarios.

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Director - AICS Advisor & Fund Manager Engagement (Wealth Management)

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Mumbai, India

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Morgan Stanley is seeking an Alternative Investments Strategic Reporting AVP/Director to support products like hedge funds, private equity, private credit, and private real estate. The role involves creating and maintaining key reports, leveraging applications like Dataiku, Tableau, Power BI, MS Access, and MS Excel. The candidate will work closely with various teams to maximize efficiencies, mitigate risks, and drive accountability. Qualifications include 3+ years in a similar role with a focus on data analysis and reporting, experience with specified applications, strong teamwork and communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Client Service Associate

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Client Service Associates provide exceptional service to clients and support Financial Advisor(s) and Private Wealth Advisor(s). They build trusted relationships, assist with everyday needs, and execute money movement transactions. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize.

PWM Registered Client Service Associate**

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Denver, CO

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Registered Client Service Associates (CSAs) play a crucial role in enhancing client relationships and service delivery. They assist with client onboarding, account maintenance, and order processing, while also providing guidance on financial products and services. CSAs collaborate with Financial Advisors to develop business plans and deliver against a client service model. They are expected to have strong industry knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role involves administrative duties, participation in firm initiatives, and continuous learning. Morgan Stanley offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Business Development Associate

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Posted Jan 12, 2025

The Business Development Associate role involves providing exceptional service to clients and supporting Financial Advisors/Private Wealth Advisors. Key responsibilities include cultivating relationships, assisting in client service models, executing marketing strategies, preparing client reports, and participating in firm initiatives. The role requires 5+ years of relevant work experience, a college degree or professional certification, and specific financial services licenses. Essential skills include technical proficiency, strong organizational skills, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The base pay range is between $50,000 and $115,000 per year.

Associate Mortgage Specialist

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Morgan Stanley, a global leader in financial markets, is seeking an Associate Mortgage Specialist for its Home Loans team. The role involves serving as a primary point of contact for client interactions, managing the mortgage loan process, and ensuring excellent client experience. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of relevant mortgage experience, strong client relationship management skills, and in-depth knowledge of mortgage products and compliance regulations. The position can be based in Dallas, TX or Tempe, AZ.

Executive Director, Alternative Investment Sales Specialist - West Coast

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Morgan Stanley Investment Management is seeking an experienced distribution professional to lead their Alternative Investments business development and distribution efforts in the West region. The role involves coordinating sales efforts, hosting educational events, engaging with advisors' clients, and partnering with Eaton Vance's wholesaling team. The ideal candidate should have 5-10 years of alternative investments sales experience, excellent communication skills, and be willing to travel regularly.

Global Financial Crimes - Change Management Officer

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Baltimore, MD

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Morgan Stanley, a leading global financial services firm, is seeking an experienced professional for a role in Global Financial Crimes. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/AML regulations within the financial services industry. The role involves implementing strategic initiatives for GFC across Morgan Stanley regions and businesses, partnering with GFC management during business integrations, and enhancing target operating model for control processes. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and implementing strategic enhancements to GFC technology, driving business integrations for GFC, and improving the GFC program by identifying process efficiency gains. The role requires excellent communication skills, project management expertise, and the ability to work effectively with various Legal, Risk, Technology, and Operations partners.

Registered Client Service Associate

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Hartford, CT

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Morgan Stanley is seeking Registered Client Service Associates to provide exceptional service to clients and support Financial Advisors. The role involves building trusted relationships, executing money movement transactions, and educating clients on digital tools. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a client-first mindset, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

FRM End User Computing Program, Governance and Reporting Specialist - Risk Support

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Governance and Reporting Specialist for its Risk Support Department. The role involves overseeing the model inventory and end-user computing (EUC) tools for all FRM models globally, managing policy, procedures, and governance processes related to model risk controls and EUCs. The ideal candidate should have banking/financial services experience, familiarity with risk assessment and mitigation, and proficiency in MS Excel. Primary responsibilities include identifying and assessing business critical EUCs, managing ClusterSeven, assisting with the EUC program, project oversight, and reporting to senior management and regulators. Essential skills include problem-solving, organization, Excel proficiency, communication, and relationship building. Morgan Stanley offers a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for career growth and flexible working arrangements.

IED Finance FP & A Manager

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jan 12, 2025

The Institutional Equity Division (IED) FP&A Team, part of the IED Product Control Group, collaborates with global IED Finance and Business Units to deliver business performance analytics, manage budget and forecasting, and provide analyses on new initiatives. The team, based in New York, is highly collaborative and works closely with various business units. The Finance Division, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, protects Morgan Stanley's franchise, manages risk, and serves as a conduit of financial information to the outside investment community. The role involves driving analytics, acting as a point of contact for Equity businesses, communicating findings, and supporting ad-hoc analysis. Required qualifications include a strong academic background, preferably in Accounting or Finance, relevant professional experience, and skills in problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork. Morgan Stanley offers a competitive compensation package, professional development opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive work environment.

JAVA - Vice President - Software Engineering

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Vice President for Software Engineering in Bengaluru, India. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment on diverse projects, designing and developing using latest technology architectures, and being involved in all phases of SDLC. Required skills include 10+ years of IT experience, expertise in Java 8, Spring, Apache libraries, Sybase/DB2, distributed caching, stream processing with Kafka, and cloud-based development. A background in financial technology and understanding of data structures, caching, design patterns, and multi-threaded architecture is essential.

Associate, WM Risk (Risk Management)

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Purchase, NY

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm offering a broad range of services including investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management. The firm emphasizes five core values: putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, giving back, and committing to diversity and inclusion. The role in question is within the Wealth Management and U.S. Banks Risk Department, focusing on strategic risk management, risk reporting, and strategic initiatives. The position requires 5-7 years of financial services experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and PowerBI.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Morgan Stanley?
The culture blends a high‑performance mindset with collaborative mentorship. Employees enjoy access to industry‑leading tech stacks, continuous learning programs, and a focus on impact. Remote and hybrid options are available for many roles, and the firm rewards innovation with competitive benefits and clear career progression paths.
What types of positions are available at Morgan Stanley?
Morgan Stanley recruits across the tech spectrum: software engineering (Java, Python, C++), data science & analytics, cloud & DevOps (AWS, GCP), cybersecurity, product management, UX/UI design, and emerging AI/ML roles. Positions range from entry‑level to senior leadership, all integrated with the firm’s investment banking and wealth‑management services.
How can I stand out as an applicant at Morgan Stanley?
Showcase demonstrable impact by linking technical projects to business outcomes—e.g., building a trading algorithm that reduced latency or a data pipeline that improved risk metrics. Leverage open‑source contributions, certifications (AWS, GCP, security), and articulate how your skill set solves Morgan Stanley’s specific challenges. Prepare for rigorous coding tests and business‑case interviews, and network with current hires through alumni groups or industry meetups.

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