2027 Technology Industrial Placement Programme (London)

Morgan Stanley; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Networking events

Team-building

Technical speaker series

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in London invites applicants for the 2027 Technology Industrial Placement Programme. You will join the Technology division, work on live projects, and receive mentoring as you gain hands-on experience in software development lifecycle.

We seek students pursuing a Bachelor's/Master's degree in STEM, with understanding of operating systems and at least one programming language (Python, Java or C++). Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or equivalent degree in a STEM field.
• Understanding of Operating Systems and basic software concepts.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, Java or C++) and strong problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with Application Development Teams on the full software development lifecycle.
• Gather and analyse requirements from clients and translate into solutions.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues on live projects and participate in mentoring activities.

Skills

Programming basics

Operating Systems

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Python

Java

C++

Job description

2027 Technology Industrial Placement Programme (London)

City London

Bachelor's Degree

Business Unit Technology

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, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

The Technology Industrial Placement provides classroom and on-the-job training as well as valuable work experience. Recruits will be working alongside experienced colleagues on real projects, designed to offer a real-world, project-based experience that will demonstrate first-hand what it is like to be a technologist for a top financial firm. You will receive regular mentoring and coaching, as well as regular evaluation reviews to ensure your career is on track throughout your time with us and you continue to be developed along the way. Summer Analysts who excel may receive an offer to join the Full-Time Finance Analyst Training Program.

Training Programme

Interns will participate in an induction process that provides an overview of the Firm and the Technology division. In addition to working on a live project, highlights include senior management networking events, team-building opportunities, and a technical speaker series.

Roles and Responsibilities

Application Development Teams: Our development teams build applications that enable our business to perform. Covering the full software development lifecycle, day to day they typically meet with clients to gather and analyse requirements; determine, design, and develop the optimal solutions for the problems our clients face; then test, deploy, and enhance the applications in production. They work on a wide range of applications from streamlining complex reporting workflows to high-performing, low-latency electronic trading systems.

Qualifications and Skills

Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or equivalent degree from a STEM background.

You should have an understanding of Operating Systems, familiar with foundations in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java or C++) with good problem-solving skills and a strong passion for Technology.

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. 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 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.