Role Description:

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Technology in the UK offers a challenging opportunity to be part of a highly specialized IT team supporting Business Users from Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), including, but not limited to, Portfolio Managers, Traders, Quantitative Analysts, and Operations Teams. The Solutions team is a client focused IT team responsible for delivering core business processes covering portfolio construction, order generation, order management, and the full lifecycle of a trade. This role requires an individual with strong business and technical knowledge to support Front Office applications and electronic trading applications as well as deliver on critical business driven projects and initiatives. A solid understanding of financial instruments, portfolio construction and trade lifecycle is essential to the role. The core focus with be on supporting our fixed income investment teams with a secondary focus on supporting equity/multi-asset

We’re seeking someone to join our team as Tech Program Management

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.

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.

Team:

MS Investment Management (IMIT) Technology

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (IMIT) Technology exclusively partners with the Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) business division to design and develop systems and integrate vendor products to globally support full life cycle business processing. Activities include Portfolio Analysis, Risk, Trading, Operations, and Sales & Marketing. Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) Technology also provides holistic support and quality assurance across the suite of applications used in the MSIM environment.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Technology in the UK offers a challenging opportunity to be part of a highly specialized IT team supporting Business Users from Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), including, but not limited to, Portfolio Managers, Traders, Quantitative Analysts, and Operations Teams. The Solutions team is a client focused IT team responsible for delivering core business processes covering portfolio construction, order generation, order management, and the full lifecycle of a trade. This role requires an individual with strong business and technical knowledge to support Front Office applications and electronic trading applications as well as deliver on critical business driven projects and initiatives. A solid understanding of financial instruments, portfolio construction and trade lifecycle is essential to the role. The core focus with be on supporting our fixed income investment teams with a secondary focus on supporting equity/multi-asset.

This is a Technical Program Management position associate level, which is part of the job family responsible for overseeing and leading the execution of multiple projects and/or programs, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives. Includes program management and related project support roles.

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:

• Strong communication skills needed to act as primary point of contact between Front Office Business Users and other stakeholders
• Must be team oriented and work well within a global team
• Must be self-sufficient, be accountable and act like an owner of IT related issues handled by the team
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Responsible for managing incidents at all levels, troubleshooting and change management related activities
• Solid experience working with relational databases
• General understanding and ability to write scripts in Shell and Pytho
• Understanding of Fixed Income and their various instruments, assets, and trade lifecycles
• Batch job scheduling tools like Autosys and CA Workload Automation
• Ability to work in stressful situations
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and care
• Lead the planning and execution of complex technical projects.
• Coordinate and manage project activities, resources, and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure alignment of project goals with business objectives.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and update management tools.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive project status reports to senior stakeholders.
• Experience working directly with Aladdin and third-party vendor platforms.
• Experience working on reporting tools like Power BI and Tableau
• Exposure to agile methodology
• Strong understanding of financial markets and various financial instruments with a focus on Fixed Income
• Strong communication skills needed to act as primary point of contact between Front Office Business Users and other stakeholders.
• Must be team oriented and work well within a global team.
• Must be self-sufficient, be accountable and act like an owner of IT related issues handled by the team.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Responsible for managing incidents at all levels, troubleshooting and change management related activities.
• Solid experience working with relational databases.
• General understanding and ability to write scripts in Shell and Python
• Understanding of Fixed Income and their various instruments, assets, and trade lifecycles
• Batch job scheduling tools like Autosys and CA Workload Automation
• Ability to work in stressful situations.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and care

What you'll bring to the role:

• Experience working directly with Aladdin and third party vendor platforms
• Experience working on reporting tools like Power BI and Tableau
• Exposure to agile methodology
• Strong understanding of financial markets and various financial instruments with a focus on Fixed Income
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in project or program management.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage complex projects.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software development processes.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

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 calibre 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.

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.

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.

Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here.