Assurance Engineering Lead - Executive Director

We are looking for an Assurance Engineering Lead, who will drive the global technology strategy for the function and drive its execution. They will work closely with our key stakeholders on the Business and Technology sides to define and implement integrated solution for Assurance functions, while continuing to manage and support the existing legacy platforms until they are decommissioned.

Responsibilities include:

• Driving an integrated scalable design that supports regional requirements while minimizing maintenance overhead.
• Lead a team of technical leads, and developers in New York, Montreal, Mumbai, Bengaluru, providing architecture expertise, guidance, and mentorship to ensure successful delivery.
• Managing stakeholder engagements and developing strong client relationships.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide technical leadership, risk evaluation and mitigation strategies, and high quality deliverables.
• Acting as a liaison between stakeholders and internal teams, addressing concerns and facilitating effective communication.
• Serving as a key advisor to senior management, providing insights and facilitating decision-making processes.
• Leading the Assurance function and optimizing processes to improve overall efficiency.
• Managing recruiting, talent retention, and career growth activities. Required Skills
• 15+ years of architecture and design experience successfully implementing large scale global solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of software design principles, architectural patterns, and system integrations
• Extensive hands-on experience with various technology platforms including Cloud.
• Strong DevOps focus and experience with CI/CD tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze and break down complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with a certain level of ambiguity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Desired Skills:

• Database modeling and design.
• Data-centric mindset.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Financial industry experience.

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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $160,000 and $210,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).