Morgan Stanley

VP, Algo C++ Developer

London, UK
C++ Python
Description

We’re seeking someone to join our team as Senior Software 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 an Algo C++ Developer position at Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs. 

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.

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:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to shape technology strategy and roadmap.
  • Represent the software engineering team in cross-functional discussions and planning sessions.
  • C++ development experience, producing production-level code or equivalent.
  • Experience in Equities trading markets in EMEA or equivalent.
  • Expertise in building low-latency trading engines and algorithms in C++ using STL/Boost/Multithreading on a Unix/Linux platform.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience developing distributed, real-time, performance-critical, highly available, or large-scale systems or equivalent,
  • Proficiency in coding for latency-sensitive trading environments.
  • Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
  • Knowledge of Unix/Linux and multicast networking.
  • Knowledge of Python.
  • Knowledge of KDB/Q.
  • Knowledge of trading and financial modelling.
  • Knowledge of delivery/project management.

What you’ll bring to the role:

  • 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.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

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. Our 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.

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