Consultant conversion Lead Software Eng Director

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 III position at the Director 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 thats eager to create innovate and make an impact on the world Read on.

MS Wealth Management (MSWM) Technology

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) Technology is the global technology department responsible for the design development delivery and support of the technical solutions behind the products and services used by the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) business. The department is comprised of 10 organizations: Sales Banking & Corporate-Client Technology Investment Products & Markets Technology Client Reporting Core Processing Private and International Wealth Management Technology Technology Integration Office Enterprise Infrastructure & Production Management Capital Markets Application & Data Services Deployment Planning & Release Management and the Chief Operating Office. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) Technology works with large scale databases such as DB2 and SQL Server proprietary and non-proprietary messaging software a broad variety of vendor products numerous financial exchanges and regulatory entities and programming languages ranging and JAVA to Cobol MS SQL Server and .

What youll do in the role:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of integrated client and account onboarding solutions including a unified business layer to support multi-channel platform enhancements with a focus on client-centric onboarding and KYC transformation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including various PAGs to ensure technical solutions are aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to multiple squads within the Field Account Opening and Maintenance Workflows chapter.

• Drive the development of innovative solutions for business enablement maintaining high standards of quality speed and accuracy.

• Conduct thorough research and analysis to develop alternative solutions and identify optimal approaches to problem-solving.

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in client onboarding contributing valuable insights and expertise to the team.

What youll bring to the role:

• 10 years of experience in developing technological solutions within the financial services domain.

• Proven expertise as a full-stack developer with a strong focus on Java/Spring and distributed technologies.

• Experience with AI & Agentic solutions including Agent Discovery & Orchestration Frameworks for large-scale enterprise deployment.

• Proficiency in OpenAI-powered personalization and automation.

• Extensive knowledge of client acquisition/onboarding account opening processes and KYC/EDD procedures.

• Rich experience in system design and development of complex applications.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage technical teams driving successful project outcomes.

• Experience working with teams across geographic locations and managing competing priorities.

• Familiarity with KAFKA MQ Migration Angular UI and AI-related technologies is a plus.

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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres 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 $120000 and $165000 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 Stanleys 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).