VP, Algo C++ Developer

We’re seeking someone to join our team as Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a strong C++ software developer to join Morgan Stanley's algorithmic trading technology teams in London. The ideal candidate will have strong C++, experience in large scale real-time systems, deep knowledge of data structures and algorithms, problem solving skills, and good communication skills. The candidate will be responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, testing and deployment of strategic and tactical solutions for execution strategies, improving scalability, performance, and efficiency of the strategies.

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.

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.

Role:

These roles are key to the automated and algorithmic trading technology group. At a high level, the mission for this role over the next one to two years includes: the development of low-latency, high performance electronic trading applications and application infrastructure as part of a global strategic low-latency Algo/Electronic trading plant renovation; the evolution and adoption of core application infrastructure ranging from development and testing services, continuous delivery, to high performance, resilient and scalable runtime services, and libraries.

The successful candidate joins a development project building systems to monitor, manage, and control high-frequency and low-latency trading systems in real-time.The trading platform includes benchmark, low latency and crossing strategies across various asset classes inclusive of Equities and Futures outrights/Spreads. The team is responsible for the full software life cycle of these systems.

We work closely with our business partners in sales and trading, risk management, compliance, operations, research, and other technology teams at Morgan Stanley.

This is a Senior Software Engineering position at VP level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

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.
• 5+ years of C++ development experience, producing production-level code.
• Experience in Equities trading markets in EMEA.
• 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.
• Proficiency in coding for latency-sensitive trading environments.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
• Expertise in Unix/Linux and multicast networking.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with KDB/Q.
• Knowledge of trading and financial modelling.
• Experience with 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.

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.