Lead Business Solutions Architect - Parametric

Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. We partner with advisors, institutions, and consultants to build portfolios focused on what's important to them and their clients. A leader in custom solutions for more than 30 years, we help investors access efficient market exposures, solve implementation challenges, and design multi-asset portfolios that respond to their evolving needs. We also offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients' core holdings.

This role is part of Parametric's hybrid working model, which includes working in the office 2-3 days a week and choosing to work remotely or in the office the remaining days of the week.

General Description

The Lead Business Solutions Architect develops enterprise-level solutions which create or integrate central services used across the technology and business platforms. They are responsible for analyzing and translating complex business, application, information, and technical requirements into a blueprint that outlines scalable solutions to achieve business objectives across multiple disciplines. They can manage projects and team members surrounding high-level initiatives to propose changes in function, process, policy, and standards to accelerate development and execute company objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

- Apply abstract thinking to architect strategic solutions to complete enterprise-level objectives and central services primarily focused on Investment Operations.

- Partner with the business, data experts, and stakeholders, including the Executive, Product, Data, and Design teams to propose and lead necessary functionality in our systems and central services.

- Subject-matter-expert of scalable lifecycles and workflows relating to Investment Operations such as Investment Security Universe, Accounting, and Account Mastering.

- Facilitate bridging the gap between the business users and technology through research and translation of information.

- Define, manage, and lead clear goals, phases, or team members dedicated to high-level initiative projects.

- Analyze current technologies used within the company and determine ways to improve.

- Translate complex requirements into detailed specifications for proposed solutions.

- Create appropriate business requirements and acceptance criteria when needed.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or related area of study OR equivalent work experience.

- 7+ years of experience

o 5+ years of experience leading complex development and integration projects across multiple disciplines, and

o 2+ years of experience with database design or data reporting tools such as Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

o Experience with Bloomberg Data & ETL tools preferred

- Proven IT delivery background using abstract thinking to understand, lead, and create solutions.

- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

- Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented with ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making.

- Proven strengths in managing projects to completion and meeting objectives.

Wage Transparency Statement

Salary range for the position: $110,000 - $225,000/Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).