We're seeking someone to join our Valuation Control IT team as a Java developer 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 {D Part 2: Scope of Role What you'll bring pre-set content based on tier framework + role-specific bullets}

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

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• At least 2-4 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.

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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 opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.