C++ Developer - Associate - Software Engineering
We’re seeking someone to join our Institutional Securities Technology team as a C++ developer, in FIDCOM to Front-office Credit Risk management technology.
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 Associate position that develops and maintains software solutions that support business needs.
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.
What you’ll do in the role:
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:
7+ years of experience in in C++ with good understanding of Domain, knowledge and Role related experience is needed.
Strong experience in Object Oriented Programming
Scripting languages – Perl/Python/Shell as well as UNIX platform experience.
Database – Ability to write SQLs
Understanding of SDLC
Prior experience with financial products, particularly OTC Derivatives
Exposure to counterparty risk, margining, collateral or confirmation systems.
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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Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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Skills Required
- 7+ years of C++ experience
- Experience developing large-scale C++ applications
- Strong object oriented programming skills
- Scripting languages (Perl/Python/Shell) and UNIX platform experience
- Database skills, ability to write SQL
- Understanding of SDLC
- Familiarity with DB2
- Experience with Java
- Prior experience with financial products, particularly OTC derivatives
- Exposure to counterparty risk, margining, collateral or confirmation systems
- Ability to work with strategists and modeling groups and manage stakeholder relationships
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