Java Team Lead - Derived Market Data Team - VP
Team Profile:
The Equity Risk System (ERS) group's main focus is a company-wide equity derivative risk and pricing plant (RiskViewer) that is used in all trading centres by traders and risk managers. RiskViewer enables trading decisions and risk management by near real-time calculation of value and risk measures of firm positions.
Within the ERS group, the Derived Market Data team is responsible for managing all structured data inputs into analytic models (e.g. dividends, rates, volatility, and correlations) for real-time pricing and end-of-day risk. This team owns the ERS derived market data platform which is responsible for data calibration using distributed processing technologies (e.g. Hadoop), storage in referential and distributed databases (Sybase, MapR), and real-time data distribution. The team currently consists of 6 members in our London, Frankfurt and Budapest offices.
Role Profile:
You will be the team leader to work in the London office leading the development of the derived market data platform, delivering strategic projects with global impact. You will be working on the existing platforms, predominately core Java and traditional RDMS Systems (Sybase), and would have an important role in designing and building the next generation of systems to meet business demands. Currently the team is in the process of transitioning to a new technology stack incorporating elements of the Apache Hadoop ecosystem (MapR) as well as reactive programming. There will be a great deal of direct interaction with internal clients including trading, quants and desk strategists.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Experience leading a remote team as the majority of the team will be based in Budapest. Strong technical background in Object Oriented Design and in-depth knowledge of Core Java with a focus on performance and concurrency. Strong communication skills Experience of Linux development environment Knowledge of equity derivatives or financial options in general would be preferred Knowledge of Git or similar source-control system and Atlassian Jira or similar CI system would be beneficial. Familiarity with MapR, Apache Hbase, and the wider Apache Hadoop ecosystem would be beneficial. Experience with scripting languages such as Python (preferred) or Perl would be beneficial.
Company Profile:
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise 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.*LI-RJ1 Salary: . Date posted: 27/04/2017
The Equity Risk System (ERS) group's main focus is a company-wide equity derivative risk and pricing plant (RiskViewer) that is used in all trading centres by traders and risk managers. RiskViewer enables trading decisions and risk management by near real-time calculation of value and risk measures of firm positions.
Within the ERS group, the Derived Market Data team is responsible for managing all structured data inputs into analytic models (e.g. dividends, rates, volatility, and correlations) for real-time pricing and end-of-day risk. This team owns the ERS derived market data platform which is responsible for data calibration using distributed processing technologies (e.g. Hadoop), storage in referential and distributed databases (Sybase, MapR), and real-time data distribution. The team currently consists of 6 members in our London, Frankfurt and Budapest offices.
Role Profile:
You will be the team leader to work in the London office leading the development of the derived market data platform, delivering strategic projects with global impact. You will be working on the existing platforms, predominately core Java and traditional RDMS Systems (Sybase), and would have an important role in designing and building the next generation of systems to meet business demands. Currently the team is in the process of transitioning to a new technology stack incorporating elements of the Apache Hadoop ecosystem (MapR) as well as reactive programming. There will be a great deal of direct interaction with internal clients including trading, quants and desk strategists.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Experience leading a remote team as the majority of the team will be based in Budapest. Strong technical background in Object Oriented Design and in-depth knowledge of Core Java with a focus on performance and concurrency. Strong communication skills Experience of Linux development environment Knowledge of equity derivatives or financial options in general would be preferred Knowledge of Git or similar source-control system and Atlassian Jira or similar CI system would be beneficial. Familiarity with MapR, Apache Hbase, and the wider Apache Hadoop ecosystem would be beneficial. Experience with scripting languages such as Python (preferred) or Perl would be beneficial.
Company Profile:
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise 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.*LI-RJ1 Salary: . Date posted: 27/04/2017