We're seeking someone to join our Valuation Control IT team as a Java Software Engineer in Finance Technology to build modern, scalable solutions that automate complex valuation workflows and directly empower the business with faster, more accurate, and data-driven decision-making.
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 Java Developer role, which is part of the job family responsible for innovative solutions for regulatory and financial reporting, general ledger, profit & loss calculations, securities bookkeeping, budgeting & forecasting, and tax filing.
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:
Contribute to the function through complex project tasks and initiatives.
Interact regularly with team members and occasionally leadership on a range of topics.
Build and improve Scala/Java middle-tier services
Design and create relational, columnar and NoSQL database entities while consulting with data modeling team
Collaborate with the business, understand their needs, and own solution delivery
Collaborate with other IT teams, to build the most effective IT solutions for our customers
Challenge existing thinking and solutions, propose innovative ideas and techniques
Handle the SDLC processes and improve the tooling for DevOps
What you'll bring to the role:
Ability to process information, translate into plans and present summaries to stakeholders.
Strong understanding of business line and discipline.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Experience with large-scale distributed systems.
Experience with designing and implementing test scenarios.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of agile development practices, continuous integration, continuous improvement
Identify opportunities to leverage AI to enhance delivery and processes
Curiosity about the financial services industry and willingness to work in a banking environment are highly valued
Strong verbal and written communication skills
At least 4 years relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
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.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
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
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- At least 4 years of relevant experience
- Experience with large-scale distributed systems
- Experience designing and implementing test scenarios
- Working knowledge of agile development practices
- Working knowledge of continuous integration and continuous improvement
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of business lines and discipline
- Ability to process information, translate it into plans, and present stakeholder summaries
- Ability to identify opportunities to leverage AI for delivery and process improvements
- Curiosity about financial services and willingness to work in a banking environment
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.
Morgan Stanley Insights
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.
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