Dir, P4, Lead Software Eng : Job Level - Director

Morgan Stanley•New York, NY

About The Position

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 Software Engineering III position at the Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs. Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on. Role Profile: Lead the end-to-end delivery of KYC/EDD platform enhancements, focusing on client-level KYC transformation and integration projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including various PAGs, to align technical solutions with business goals and regulatory requirements. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to multiple squads across the Field Account Opening and Maintenance Workflows chapter. Drive the development of innovative solutions for business enablement, ensuring high standards of quality, speed, and accuracy.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in building technological solutions within the financial services domain.
Proven expertise as a full-stack developer with a strong focus on Java.
Extensive knowledge in client acquisition/onboarding, account opening processes, and KYC/EDD processes.
Rich experience in system design and development of complex applications.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage technical teams, driving successful project outcomes.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and analyze information from multiple sources.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a high degree of openness and objectivity to the views of others.
Experience working with teams across geographic locations and managing competing priorities.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality work with speed and accuracy.
Familiarity with KAFKA, MQ Migration, Angular UI, and AI-related technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of KYC/EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence) platform enhancements.
Reviewing work products and deploying the application in the test environment and initiate the process of user acceptance testing.
Provide reports and updates to senior management.
Conduct thorough research and analysis to develop alternative solutions and identify optimal approaches to problem-solving.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams, ensuring alignment and successful project delivery.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in client onboarding, contributing valuable insights and expertise to the team.

Benefits

Be part of a dynamic and innovative team driving the future of financial services technology.
Opportunity to lead and shape critical projects with significant impact on the organization.
Collaborate with talented professionals and business partners.
Contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous professional growth.
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence.
Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools.
We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).