Vice President, Software Engineer

Morgan Stanley

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$190,000–$210,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k
This role $200k
$116k most similar roles pay here $220k

This role pays more than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$190,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $200k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 37 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $150,000–$182,500 across 30 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Vice President, Software Engineer

The Vice President, Software Engineer position is part of a high-impact team in New York, focusing on advancing risk management systems to meet regulatory standards and business needs. This senior-level role involves designing and architecting modules for the Risk Calculator platform, integrating advanced simulation engines, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Daily tasks include developing interfaces for automated risk reporting, margin calculation, and real-time data processing, while also providing mentorship and code reviews to development teams. Key technologies include Java, Python, Spring Boot, SQL/NoSQL databases, microservices architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and cloud-native deployments on AWS or Azure. The role requires expertise in stress testing, PV01, trade lifecycle workflows across various asset classes, and VaR calculations, ensuring the platform scales efficiently to handle millions of risk metrics daily.

What you'll do

  • Design and architect risk management system modules to support regulatory changes and business initiatives.
  • Integrate advanced simulation engines for stress testing and "what-if" analyses in various asset classes.
  • Ensure systems manage millions of daily risk metrics using distributed computing and scalable architectures.
  • Translate complex financial processes into technical solutions, aligning with business objectives through stakeholder collaboration.
  • Design interfaces for automated risk reporting and margin calculation, supporting real-time and batch processing.
  • Provide mentorship and code reviews to development teams, fostering best practices in software engineering.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience as a Java/Scala Developer or in a related technology role
  • Expertise in designing high-performance distributed systems with real-time data processing
  • Proficiency in cloud-native deployments using AWS or Azure
  • Deep understanding of risk management concepts like stress testing and VaR
  • Experience with microservices architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, and Kafka
  • Strong background in financial products including equities, fixed income, and derivatives
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field

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