Java Developer – Research & Risk Analytics (Hybrid)

PowerToFly; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance technology firm is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join their Snipers team in Montreal. This role focuses on developing Front Office Market Risk & Research platform using Java FX and Swing. Candidates should possess extensive Java expertise, strong interest in equity derivatives, and experience in quantitative software development. Hybrid work is offered, with a requirement for knowledge in both French and English. The firm emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Hybrid work environment

Diversity and inclusion commitments

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of industry experience with 3+ years in trading/quantitative software development.
• Strong core Java knowledge.
• Strong understanding of multi-threading with Java FX/Swing.
• Familiarity with Linux and scripting languages.
• Excellent computer science and mathematical skills.
• Strong interest in equity derivatives pricing and risk management.
• Experience in financial markets and some quantitative modeling.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior developer on the research and risk analytics platform.
• Understand business/technology requirements and integrate with existing systems.
• Build and enhance the rich UI platform on Java FX and Swing.
• Engage in both strategic system renovation and daily system enhancement.

Skills

Core Java

Multi-threading

Linux

Scripting (Python, Shell)

Computer Science

Mathematical skills

Equity derivatives pricing

Quantitative modeling

Q/KDB

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our Snipers team as a Java Developer – Research & Risk Analytics in ESTAR to develop Front Office Market Risk & Research platform based on Swing/JavaFX.

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. This is a Software Engineering position at Vice-President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

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.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

What you’ll do in the role:

• Act as a Senior developer on front office Research & Risk Analytics Platform.
• Be responsible for understanding business/technology requirements and integrate with existing systems and analytics library.
• Build & Enhance on Rich UI platform on Java FX & Swing
• Be involved both in strategic system renovation as well as day-to-day system enhancement, close & continuous interaction with trading, quant & and other technology groups.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• At least 6 years of Industry experience with 3+ years in trading/quantitative software development.
• Strong Core Java knowledge which you will use daily
• Strong understanding of multi-threading preferably with Java FX/Swing
• Familiarity with Linux preferably with a scripting language (Python, Shell)
• Excellent computer science & mathematical skills
• Strong interest in equity derivatives pricing and risk management.
• Experience in financial markets and understanding of some quantitative modeling would be highly beneficial
• Nice to have Q/KDB experience.

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

Build a career with impact. Visit morganstanley.com for more information.

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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.