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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Executive Director - Market Risk (Risk Management) - Commodities

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jan 23, 2025

This job posting is for an Executive Director level role in New York's Market Risk Department, located on the trading floor. The role involves extensive interaction with trading teams, risk functions, IT, and control groups, focusing on day-to-day market risk management, scenario analysis, and stress testing for various commodities. The candidate will manage and lead a team of risk managers, primarily focusing on North American power and gas. Key responsibilities include analyzing complex trades, providing leadership, maintaining dialogue with trading desks, working with risk infrastructure, and managing a team of junior analysts. Qualifications include commodities market risk management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, familiarity with VaR calculations, attention to detail, and strong quantitative skills. The base pay range is between $165,000 and $275,000 per year.

Associate / Senior Associate - FX Sales Assistant (Fixed Income Divsion)

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Mumbai, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Morgan Stanley, a leading global financial services firm, is seeking a dynamic, proactive individual for a role based in Mumbai. The role involves working with the FXEM US Institutional Sales team in London, requiring exceptional attention to detail. Key responsibilities include daily data reports, client revenue reporting, on-boarding new accounts, global role coordination, post-trade process improvement, and supporting presentations & marketing materials. Essential skills include quick database navigation, data manipulation in Excel, strong English communication, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with FX markets and systems. Morgan Stanley values a culture of inclusion and offers a supportive environment for career growth.

Intraday Liquidity Risk Manager

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Morgan Stanley is looking for an Associate to join their Intraday Risk team within the Liquidity Risk department. The role offers a chance to work with a top-tier financial institution, gain insights into the business, and receive a competitive compensation package. The Associate will monitor trading positions, prepare reports, and contribute to strategic initiatives. They will also work closely with various teams across different locations. The ideal candidate should have a degree in finance or economics, 2+ years of risk management experience, strong knowledge of financial products, and proficiency in MS Office and data analysis tools.

VEA Team Manager

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Tempe, AZ

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Morgan Stanley, a leading global financial services firm, is expanding its Virtual Engagement Associate (VEA) Program to Tempe, Arizona. The VEA Program supports Financial Advisors by managing their digital presence, creating client-specific communication, and building financial plans. The Team Manager in Tempe will oversee 40+ VEAs, ensuring high performance and adherence to Firm standards. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and securities industry certifications. Morgan Stanley values diversity and equal employment opportunity.

Data Governance Lead

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Vice President level leader for the Data Governance Team to oversee Data Cataloguing and Data Lifecycle Management initiatives in Human Capital Management (HCM). The role involves leading a cross-functional team, driving strategic prioritization of data elements, ensuring accurate classification of data, identifying and partnering with Data Owners, establishing data lineage, and reporting to senior leadership. The ideal candidate should have at least six years of experience in risk and controls, data governance, and managing a team, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Morgan Stanley offers a supportive and inclusive environment with attractive benefits and perks.

PWM Director of Business Strategy**

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Baltimore, MD

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The Director of Business Strategy is a senior role responsible for enhancing and maintaining deep client relationships. This professional leads the development, implementation, and management of the team's overall business strategy. Key duties include cultivating relationships with business partners, supporting Financial Advisors/Private Wealth Advisors in client relationship enhancement, and assisting in developing and executing business plans. The role requires strong leadership skills, financial services product knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office. A salary range of $50,000 - $115,000 yearly is offered, along with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity.

Associate

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Morgan Stanley Fund Services (MSFS) is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate for their Centralized Exception Reporting Team (CERT). The role involves validating prices of securities in clients' portfolios, performing reconciliations to ensure correct client Net Asset Values (NAVs), and reviewing documents like audit confirmations. Key responsibilities include daily and monthly pricing checks, cash and positions reconciliations, and reviewing audit confirmations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, prior work experience in financial services, good administrative skills, and the ability to work under pressure. MSFS offers a supportive and inclusive environment, valuing diversity and equal opportunities.

IED, Counterparty Risk Manager - Associate

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Morgan Stanley's Institutional Equity Division (IED) is seeking an experienced Associate level candidate for the Counterparty Risk team in London. The role involves performing risk analysis of global multi-asset portfolios, managing risk identification, participating in client onboarding, maintaining client dialogue, collaborating with various teams, and engaging market experts. The ideal candidate should possess strong quantitative and analytical skills, advanced degree in a relevant field, 3+ years of experience in financial services, product knowledge in Listed Derivatives and OTC Clearing, understanding of regulatory requirements, ability to self-manage, and strong communication skills. Advanced Excel skills are required, with Python skills being a plus.

IoT Network Engineer, VP

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Morgan Stanley is seeking a VP level IoT Network Engineer for a project focused on IoT/OT security. The role involves leading security design, proof-of-concept testing, and onboarding of Armis Centrix IoT/OT security solution. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, present designs to senior management, and provide expert level support for junior teams. Required skills include experience with OT/IoT protocols, designing IoT/OT security solutions, familiarity with IoT-related cloud concepts, and strong communication skills. Desired skills include hands-on experience with IoT/OT security solutions, UNIX/Linux administration, and Network Access Control technologies.

Private Wealth Management Asia, Business Control Unit team, AML, Director/ AVP, Hong Kong

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Hong Kong

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Morgan Stanley is seeking a candidate for a key role in the Product and Client Risk team of Asia Private Wealth Management (AWM) business. The successful applicant will lead client lifecycle and transaction-level review efforts, execute a robust framework for independent review and risk analysis of client portfolios, and advise on client lifecycle events and customer feedback. They will also review and approve complex asset transfer requests, ensuring compliance with AML, CFT, and anti-fraud standards. The role requires extensive experience in private wealth management, proficiency in Asian-Pacific regulations, and strong communication skills in English and Chinese.

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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