Institutional Securities Group Central Risk Team, Full Stack Developer , Manager, Mumbai

This role sits within the ISGM Strategist team supporting the ISGM Central Risk organization. The team designs and develops technology solutions that enhance risk management, regulatory oversight, workflow automation, and management reporting across Institutional Securities businesses.

The Central Risk team within Institutional Securities Group (ISG) provides oversight of regulatory and firm requirements for supervision, Surveillance, entitlements, Model Risk, Third party Risk, Operational risk and information security by performing in-depth assessments and aimplementing consistent programmatic coverage globally for Institutional Equities, Fixed Income, Global Capital Markets, Investment Banking and Research. The team seeks to ensure front-office compliance with all applicable rules and regulations governing the firm, as well as adherence to internal standards, controls, and policies.

The ISG Central Risk team fulfils a front office advisory role as the first line of defence. The scope includes escalation, oversight, project execution, control ownership and is the default owner for many division-wide audit and regulatory issues.

What you'll do in the role:

• Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications supporting regulatory, supervisory, surveillance, and operational risk processes.
• Build scalable front-end and back-end solutions using modern software development frameworks and engineering best practices.
• Enhance existing risk management platforms, workflows, reporting tools, and management information systems.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, Business Control, and Technology stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technology solutions.
• Develop automated workflows, dashboards, reporting solutions, and system integrations that improve operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Design and optimize data models, APIs, and database structures to support business and analytical requirements.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Ensure applications meet firm standards for security, scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Contribute to technical architecture decisions, coding standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support strategic automation and digitization initiatives that reduce manual effort and enhance risk management outcomes.
• Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality technology solutions.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, preferably from a top-tier university, with strong programming skills.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python, including hands-on experience with data analysis and numerical computing libraries such as Pandas and NumPy, along with experience in JavaScript frameworks such as React.
• Experience with Git and GitHub for source code management (SCM), version control, collaborative development, and code review workflows.
• Strong experience with financial modelling and analytical tools, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience working with MongoDB and SQL databases.
• Experience with data visualization platforms and tools, with the ability to translate complex datasets into clear and actionable insights.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to work thoughtfully, independently, and with minimal supervision.

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.

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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.

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