C++ Developer

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 Software Engineering position at the Associate 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.

Counterparty Risk Systems calculate the Risk Analytics based on the current Positions held by the Firm and the Market Data. This includes the Firm’s Potential Exposure i.e. the potential credit risk that could be outstanding at some future time. The systems process OTC derivatives data, listed derivatives, futures, options, repos, stock loan, and other instruments that carry counterparty risk. The data generated by the Risk Systems is used by Fixed Income Division and Commodities CVA Desks for managing the counterparty risk(Hedging), Credit group to satisfy regulatory requirements, and Margining Systems to fulfill margining requirements.

What you’ll do in the role:

Front-office Credit Risk management technology group is seeking a C++ developer for pricing model implementation projects required to support and enhance mission critical Credit Risk data infrastructure, as well as to contribute to strategic initiatives. This individual will work with strategists and modeling group to understand business requirements, architect technical solutions, and add/modify existing pricing models. This role requires an individual who has an experience of developing in large scale C++ applications. The current pricing engine is a cross asset risk and valuation calculator performing around quadrillion calculations on a grid based infrastructure. This person must be a quick learner, adept at managing relationships and prioritizing requests across a diverse set of clients. Key technologies are C++,shell scripting, DB2, Java and Perl. Prior experience with financial data will be an added advantage.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in C++.

• Object Oriented Programming

• Scripting languages – Perl/Python/Shell as well as UNIX platform experience.

• Database – Ability to write SQLs

• Understanding of SDLC

Skills Desired:

• Java

• Prior experience with financial products, particularly OTC Derivatives

• Exposure to counterparty risk, margining, collateral or confirmation systems 

• Integrity & ownership

• Good team player, 

• Ability to work under time and resource dependencies and constraints, 

• Ability to find simple and effective solutions, 

• High degree of motivation to expand technical and business knowledge.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $150,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).