Lead Low Latency Network Operations and Analytics Vice President

We are seeking a Senior Low Latency Engineer to deploy build and operate ultra-low latency network infrastructure supporting high-frequency trading (HFT) and market data platforms. The role requires deep expertise in multicast market data distribution TCP/IP stack behavior packet-level analysis and observability (Corvil/cPacket) along with strong experience in Cisco/Arista platforms integrated environments.

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 Infrastructure Production Management & Reliability Engineering position at the Vice President level which is part of the job family responsible for maintaining the stability and reliability of the organizations infrastructure systems ensuring optimal performance and availability to support business operations.

What youll do in the role:

• Market Data Connectivity & Trading Network Engineering

  • Actively participate in design/engineering decision deploy and support low-latency market data infrastructure (multicast exchange connectivity)

  • Optimize high-speed data delivery pipelines and ensure deterministic performance for trading systems

  • Engineer robust resilient architectures for real-time data distribution and failover

• Routing & Network Protocols

  • Design implement and troubleshoot routing protocols (BGP OSPF RIP)

  • Optimize routing for low-latency high-throughput trading environments

  • Manage route convergence failover and traffic engineering strategies

• Multicast & Network Protocol Expertise

  • Manage and troubleshoot UDP multicast (PIM IGMP) TCP/IP stack and feed handler connectivity

  • Ensure efficient bandwidth utilization and low jitter/latency in high-throughput environments

• Observability & Packet Analysis

  • Perform deep packet capture (pcap) analysis to investigate latency packet loss and feed gaps

  • Leverage Corvil/cPacket and similar tools to provide real-time visibility into trading and network performance

  • Conduct root cause analysis for production incidents impacting market data/trading systems

• Low Latency Infrastructure & FPGA Integration

  • Work with FPGA-based network acceleration platforms used for ultra-low latency trading systems

  • Integrate FPGA NIC offloads and hardware optimizations into network architecture

  • Ensure alignment between hardware network and trading applications for microsecond performance

• Network Architecture & Engineering

  • Design and maintain high-performance networks using Cisco and Arista platforms

  • Optimize switching routing and L2/L3 design for co-location and exchange environments

  • Implement best practices for high availability scalability and deterministic latency

• Troubleshooting & Incident Management

  • Lead troubleshooting of critical production issues in trading environments

  • Perform real-time diagnostics across network application and infrastructure layers

  • Collaborate with trading Dev and infrastructure teams for rapid resolution

• Automation & Continuous Improvement

  • Drive automation (Python/Ansible) for network provisioning monitoring and validation

  • Improve observability frameworks and latency monitoring pipelines Required Skills & Experience

What youll bring to the role:

Deep expertise in:

• Market Data connectivity (exchange feeds multicast feed handlers)

• Multicast (PIM IGMP) TCP/IP internals low-latency networking

• Packet capture tools (tcpdump Wireshark) and traffic analysis

• Corvil / cPacket or similar observability platforms

Strong hands-on experience with:

• Cisco & Arista switching/routing platforms

• Data center and co-location network architectures

• FPGA-based systems or hardware-accelerated networking

• Ultra-low latency trading environments (HFT market making exchanges)

• Programming / scripting knowledge (Python preferred) for automation

• Strong understanding of FIX market data protocols and real-time systems architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years of experience

• Strong analytical mindset with packet-level troubleshooting expertise

• Ability to operate in high-pressure real-time trading environments

• Excellent stakeholder communication (trading desks quants infra teams)

• Proven ability to drive performance optimization and latency reduction initiatives

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 thats differentiated and weve 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 - 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 $155000 and $200000 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 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.

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