We're seeking someone to join our team as a Investment Banking Infrastructure Strategist Associate. This is a highly dynamic, fast-paced role with global impact across the Investment Banking division.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals with combined technical/quantitative skills and business expertise to identify and develop productivity, revenue generation, and risk reduction solutions for IBD globally. Infra Strats work closely with the IT team, bankers, and senior stakeholders across the business to design, implement, and maintain scalable, high-performance systems. The successful candidate will be a member of a high-performing and dynamic squad residing within the business unit. They will focus on developing a strong understanding of banker workflows and translating that knowledge into large scale tools, collaborating closely with IT to design, develop, and deploy those solutions. This role offers the opportunity to blend deep full stack software development skills with an understanding of finance, data science, AI, and technology.

In the Investment Banking division, we offer Global expertise in market analysis and in advisory and capital-raising services for corporations, institutions, and governments.

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:

Design, build and maintain robust infrastructure systems to support IBD workflows, including data pipelines, analytical tools and reporting dashboards.

Develop and optimize APIs, internally developed solutions and database architectures to streamline data access and sharing across teams in the division.

Implement automation solutions to reduce manual processes in data preparation, reporting and analytics.

Partner with IT teams, bankers and Desk Strats to customize and deploy infrastructure solutions tailored to business needs.

Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement upgrades to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.

Drive technological advancements by developing libraries, conducting code reviews, identifying and mitigating system risks, and educating peers and desks on new technology solutions to improve efficiency.

Own the full lifecycle of metrics development, including the process of data sourcing, data architecture design, implementation, and visualization.

Explore new technology and identify opportunities to apply that innovation to technology projects within IBD.

Gain expertise in investment banking processes and financial products to inform decision-making related to the responsibilities listed above.

What you'll bring to the role:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in quantitative field such as Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering or Finance/Economics with deep software development experience

Strong proficiency in front-end development technologies, including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular or React

Proficiency in programming languages and tools, ideally Java, Python and/or C++

Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, such as Jenkins/GitHub Actions

Competence with SQL/NoSQL databases, and experience with data-visualization platforms (i.e. PowerBI)

Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Be able to work closely with other parts of IBD to understand specific business needs and with technology teams in the firm to deliver robust, effective solutions that meet those needs

Behave in an honest and ethical manner in accordance with the Code of Conduct and the Employee Handbook, understanding and adhering to the organization’s values

Be accurate, paying careful attention to detail and working thoughtfully and independently

Escalate issues and risks to the supervisor in a timely fashion, whilst being able to effectively and actively ensure upward, downward peer communication of information and issues and risks

Knowledge of financial workflows, including capital markets, M&A and corporate finance is a plus

Prior experience in investment banking, management consulting or a similar analytical role is a plus

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

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.

Budapest Morgan Stanley Budapest is an integral part of the Firm’s global business functions including Technology, Finance, Risk, Institutional Securities and Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Budapest community since 2006 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled talent. Our innovative team delivers deep technical and mathematical expertise to support the Firm’s capabilities in quantitative analysis, data analysis, and risk management. Learn more about our unmatched culture in Morgan Stanley Budapest.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

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.

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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.