Python Software Engineer Associate

Python Software Engineer

We're seeking someone to join our Paris risk squad as a senior Python developer in the Equity Risk Systems department to contribute to the ongoing development and support of our Risk pricing and management system.

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.
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:

• You will be a technically proficient and enthusiastic Python developer, with a desire to help engineer new and enhance existing components.
• You will be responsible for orchestrating complex risk calculations by applying rule sets to product economics and market model data.
• You will be passionate about software quality and team dynamics, within a culture of continuous improvement.
• You will promote best practices in terms of TDD, tooling and agile ceremonies that help the team become more productive.
• You will be an active contributor to architectural design meetings and code reviews.
• You will support and lead different phases of the product lifecycle including analysis, design, development, and deployment.

What you'll bring to the role

• Ability to effectively manage multiple functions or guide junior staff and initiatives.
• Advanced understanding of business line and discipline with some knowledge of competitive environment and other disciplines.
• Experience in Python development on large multi-threaded systems.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in structured environments with large teams managing large, enterprise-quality systems with rigorous quality control and demanding requirements for reliability and performance.
• A high-level understanding of the financial sector, finance products and markets.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

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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Flexible work statement
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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.