Senior Data Platform Architect (Institutional Securities)

We are seeking someone to join our team as a Senior Client Strat Data Architect. In the Fixed Income division, we work in fast-paced and constantly changing global markets to assess and manage risk, trade securities, manage relationships with clients, and structure and execute innovative transactions. Join a high-impact team shaping how data drives decisions across the Institutional Securities division. As a Senior Client Strat Data Architect, you will play a key role in building a scalable data platform that delivers critical business insights and KPIs across the firm. This is a highly visible position where you will partner with stakeholders across technology and business functions to design and deliver advanced data solutions that support strategic decision-making at the senior leadership level. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously 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: Building data platforms & insights Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines across multiple data sources Enable advanced analytics and deliver actionable insights to drive business performance Develop and maintain reporting tools tailored for senior stakeholders (e.g., COOs, Business Management) Driving delivery & execution Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, balancing priorities, timelines, and dependencies Ensure successful delivery of client-centric data products and reporting solutions Translate business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions Leveraging AI & innovation Integrate LLMs and Generative AI capabilities into data workflows Enhance automation, data processing, and analytical capabilities through modern technologies Team leadership & collaboration Mentor and support junior developers, fostering technical growth and best practices Collaborate across global teams, influencing stakeholders across technology and business Data governance & resilience Implement strong data governance, security, and recovery frameworks Ensure data integrity, compliance, and reliability across platforms What you’ll bring to the role: Strong foundation in computer science or related field (data structures, algorithms, OOP), with hands-on programming experience in languages such as Python or C++ – language is flexible; we value strong coding fundamentals and a willingness to actively code in day-to-day work Proven experience in data engineering and distributed computing (5+ years preferred) Strong hands-on expertise with Snowflake is useful; experience with other technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, or AWS is advantageous Experience delivering complex, large-scale data solutions in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive end-to-end delivery Experience mentoring developers or leading small-to-medium sized teams Why join us Work on strategic, business-critical data platforms used by senior leadership Be at the forefront of AI-driven data innovation (LLMs / GenAI) Gain exposure to global stakeholders across Institutional Securities Play a key role in shaping how data is leveraged to drive business outcomes #LI-Hybrid #LI-NI1 BPMM WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement 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 opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo. At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society. What We Do