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About the Role

Advance market-leading equities delta1 algo trading systems by building, deploying, and supporting trading strategies, analytical tools, and scalable trading engine infrastructure within a fast-moving IT/quant/trading team. This agile, front-office role requires strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Use core Java development to build and enhance trading strategies and engines, primarily in the delta1 space with potential for other asset classes.
Collaborate with global trading, quant, and IT teams to advance the platform and business.
Engage in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements discussion, design, development, and deployment.
Work on high-volume, low-latency, resilient, and scalable message-driven systems utilizing cutting-edge Java and the latest hardware.

Requirements

Expert-level core Java knowledge in a UNIX/Linux environment.
Proven track record in a front-office environment with trading and quantitative strategists.
Experience with systems for automated market making and algo trading in liquid markets (equities, FX, liquid rates, etc.).
Experience with low-latency messaging middleware pub/sub technologies.
Electronic trading knowledge: cash/ETF/futures preferred; liquid rates/FX acceptable.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into well-designed and coded solutions.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team are essential.

Skills

Core Java
UNIX/Linux environment
Front-office trading
Quantitative strategy
Automated market making
Algo trading
Liquid markets (equities, FX, liquid rates)
Low-latency messaging middleware
Pub/sub technologies
Electronic trading (cash, ETF, futures, liquid rates, FX)
Problem solving
Business and technical requirement analysis
Communication
Teamwork
KDB/Q query interaction and writing (desirable)
Java/GC/Linux (desirable)
HTML5/Angular UI development (desirable)

Location

Global

Work Type

Hybrid
Flexible working opportunities

Experience Level

Experienced

Benefits

Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks

About the Company

Morgan Stanley raises, manages, and allocates capital for clients, helping them reach their goals for over 90 years.
Values include putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back.
Operates in 1,200 offices across 42 countries with over 80,000 employees.
Provides an environment where employees are supported and empowered, working alongside talented individuals.
Teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Supports employees and their families with comprehensive benefits and perks.
Offers opportunities for career advancement for those with passion and grit.

Equal Opportunity

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.
Recruiting efforts reflect a strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
The workforce reflects a broad cross-section of global communities, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.