Lead Equity Flow Derivatives Java Dev - Vice President

Morgan Stanley

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$155,000–$215,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
69 days ago
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About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services to corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals. Industry: Investment Banking & Financial Services

Morgan Stanley currently has 40 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Equity Flow Derivatives Java Dev - Vice President

The Lead Equity Flow Derivatives Java Dev - Vice President joins the Equity Flow Derivatives technology team to design, build, and support applications for the equity derivatives business. This business-facing role involves working closely with traders, sales, and strats to identify pain points and deliver technology solutions for option pricing, request-for-quote workflows, derived data management, execution, and analytics. The successful candidate will lead complex projects from concept to delivery, ensuring the creation of resilient, fault-tolerant applications. Required technical skills include hands-on Java development using modern Java 21+, Linux fundamentals, and experience with cloud-based platforms and distributed systems. Preferred competencies include reactive and event-driven architectures, modern web development, GitHub, and knowledge of equity derivatives products and pricing methodologies to solve critical front-office business needs.

What you'll do

  • Design, build, and support applications for the equity derivatives pricing and execution platform.
  • Develop and maintain software solutions for option pricing, request-for-quote workflows, and derived data management.
  • Work directly with traders, sales, and strats to identify pain points and drive technology solutions.
  • Lead complex technology projects from initial concept through final delivery.
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications and strategic initiatives.
  • Build resilient, fault-tolerant, and well-tested applications using modern Java.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships and provide regular engagement on the trading floor.

What we're looking for

  • Strong hands-on Java development experience.
  • Proven track record leading complex technology projects and delivering business-critical solutions.
  • Strong system design and architecture skills.
  • Experience building resilient, fault-tolerant, and well-tested applications.
  • Understanding of cloud-based platforms and distributed systems.
  • Strong Linux fundamentals.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of equity derivatives products and pricing methodologies (preferred).

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