Emerging Technology Engineer

We’re seeking someone to join our team as an Emerging Technology Engineer.

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 Emerging Technology Engineer position at a Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for driving innovation, developing technology roadmaps, and providing vision and strategic direction to align technology initiatives with long-term business objectives, fostering a culture of excellence, growth and transformation across the organization. 

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. 

Morgan Stanley Budapest is an integral part of the Firm’s global critical business functions including Technology, Finance, Risk, Institutional Securities and Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Budapest community since 2006 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled talent. Our innovative team delivers deep technical and mathematical expertise to support the Firm’s capabilities in quantitative analysis, data analysis, and risk management. We are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by our diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe in empowering individuals to advance their careers through exposure to innovation, hands-on collaboration and enriching learning and development opportunities. 

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on...

What you'll do in the role: #LI-FT1 #BPTECH

• Reporting into the Head of Emerging Technology Team
• Helping to drive business results aligned with Technology innovation and modernization across key areas, primarily Cyber, AI / GenAI and Data Science, but also Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Platforms, Microservices DevOps, Digital Assets, DLT / Blockchain, Fintech, Machine Learning, Automation
• Partnering with key stakeholders to research new technologies
• Performing technical product evaluations and facilitate adoption by partnering with business and technologists such that the firm can derive true business value
• Collaborating closely with our Labs and Tech Business Development teams to prioritize business challenges and technology investments.
• Responsibilities will include three key areas:
  • Driving accelerated end-to-end technical product evaluations from idea through to seeing business value realized for select products across emerging technologies (technical expertise and project coordination).
  • Fostering a collaborative environment and establishing connectivity across the Firm by disseminating emerging technology expertise and learnings.
  • Developing and launching enabling capabilities and partnering with stakeholders in removing barriers to improve the overall process for technology evaluation and adoption at the firm.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Demonstrates innovative approach to problem solving with a willingness to self-learn / explore new technologies, embodies a can-do attitude, resilient to various process and technical challenges, and highly execution oriented in getting things done autonomously.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience with strong technical aptitude, a learning mindset and great communication skills
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in one or more of the technology areas described above: Cyber or Data Science is essential.
• Strong and effective communications skills (written and verbal) to engage and influence senior leadership and peers across Technology and Business globally.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter and able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, prioritize, and execute projects and tasks with minimal supervision in a rapidly changing environment with urgency (project coordination / management)
• Knowledge of building proof of concept (PoC) environments in a cloud based or on-premises lab environment
• Development knowledge of python, or other similar language for the purpose of building quick prototypes.
• Broad expertise within large financial services across enterprise infrastructure technologies (Windows, Linux, Databases, Networking, Storage, etc.).
• Understand application architecture - HW, OS/containerization, DB + Application.
• Demonstrable passion for emerging technology with expertise across domains.
• Knowledge and passion for driving change within large organizations.
• Familiarity with agile frameworks and tools such as JIRA

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley: 

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. 

At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect, and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 

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.

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 opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Learn about our culture and the opportunities for professional growth at Morgan Stanley Budapest:

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