We’re seeking a new colleague to join the IFM Strats team in Budapest as a Data Scientist / GenAI Developer.
In Integrated Firm Management (IFM), we work on a strategic firmwide initiative aimed at unifying client and relationship data across various divisions to provide a comprehensive view of clients.
The IFM Strats team in Budapest is a data-driven team building analytical tools, data pipelines, and scalable GenAI solutions that support business stakeholders across the firm.
As we expand our GenAI capabilities, the team is focused on creating scalable AI services, improving model quality and reliability, and integrating modern AI tooling into strategic workflows.
You will:
Develop GenAI tools and solutions to support Sales, Trading, and internal workflows.
Build and maintain data pipelines and services for AI applications.
Monitor and enhance AI-driven automations for quality and performance.
Partner with global teams and front-office stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
You have:
Degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related discipline.
Solid problem solving and mathematical foundations, and an interest in the financial industry.
Strong communication skills (ability to present complex ideas clearly).
Strong Python skills and experience building applications and backend services.
Experience with data analysis and databases (SQL / time-series).
Familiarity with LLM / GenAI patterns (RAG, tool use, AI-assisted coding).
Analytical mindset, high attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple projects.
Nice to have:
Experience tuning prompts and interactions to improve LLM behaviour and UX.
Hands-on GenAI work with LangChain, LangGraph or similar frameworks.
Understanding of neural networks and modern NLP / LLM concepts.
Experience designing tests and evaluations for GenAI systems.
Experience taking projects from prototype to production.
Experience with RAG, structured generation (JSON / SQL / function calling), and agent / tool-calling setups.
Experience working in an agile team.
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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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.
Flexible work statement
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.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.
Skills Required
- Degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related discipline.
- Strong Python skills and experience building applications and backend services.
- Experience with data analysis and databases (SQL / time-series).
- Solid problem solving and mathematical foundations, and an interest in the financial industry.
- Strong communication skills (ability to present complex ideas clearly).
Morgan Stanley Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Morgan Stanley and has not been reviewed or approved by Morgan Stanley.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support is extensive, with paid parental leave for all parents, adoption and fertility assistance, backup childcare, and eldercare resources. Feedback suggests these programs meaningfully enhance the overall package and help with retention.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health access, care navigation, and expert second opinions. Convenient primary care access and condition‑specific support reinforce the depth of healthcare coverage.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity compensation and stock ownership are positioned as core motivators that encourage commitment and retention. Feedback suggests education and support are provided to help participants manage equity and related financial benefits.
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What We Do
Morgan Stanley mobilizes capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. For over 85 years, the firm’s reputation for using innovative thinking to solve complex problems has been well earned and rarely matched. A consistent industry leader throughout decades of dramatic change in modern finance, Morgan Stanley will continue to break new ground in advising, serving and providing new opportunities for its clients. Morgan Stanley is committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm. At its 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 its more than 60,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 41 countries.
