We’re seeking someone to join our Enterprise Architecture team as a Senior Enterprise Architecture Specialist in Architecture & Modernization to help drive strategic architecture vision and alignment across key stakeholders; and define and govern architecture standards, principles, best practices, and patterns for firmwide adoption. The candidate will join a lean diverse global Enterprise Architecture team committed to fostering a culture where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences can thrive. The candidate will be also expected to be able to build strong relationships with stakeholders in the New York area through video meetings and occasional travel.

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 Principal Technology Leadership & Strategy position at 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.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

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:

• Leading key architectural projects of firm-wide significance.

• Promoting the Enterprise and cross-Domain Architecture vision and strategy.

• Engaging with senior stakeholders locally in Montreal, New York and more broadly.

• Driving the long-term evolution of the Technology estate in support of the high-level business strategy.

• Participating in governance and oversight of architecture activities.

• Championing the adoption of architecture practices.

• Architecture thought leadership.

• Fostering the Architecture community locally and globally across the Firm and Divisions.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 10+ years of proven experience as an Enterprise Architect in large technology organizations.

• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks and models such as TOGAF.

• Strategic thinker; able to structure and deliver on complex multi-year programmes.

• Experience working and influencing the designs of senior architects and senior technology leaders.

• Experience with large-scale architecture transformation projects, e.g. integration of acquisitions, Cloud migration, geographic migrations, modernization initiatives.

• Hands-on experience architecting technology solutions.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

• Experience working with teams across different time-zones and countries.

• Excellent relationship management, communication, teamwork, and influence skills; ability to operate at senior levels in both written and verbal communications.

• Technical background; comfortable with hands-on development tools and processes.

• Experience with GenAI, cybersecurity, and/or resilience desirable.

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields from an accredited university, or equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

Build a career with impact. Visit morganstanley.com for more information.

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 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.