Product Development: Client Computing Solutions

PowerToFly; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a talented individual for their Client Computing Solutions Team. The role involves programming and process optimisation for complex client solutions within the product development arena. Responsibilities include working closely with business users to capture requirements, developing scalable solutions, and owning deliverables throughout the automation journey. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with relevant education in computer science or finance, and a demonstrated interest in technology. This position is based in Glasgow, Scotland, and offers opportunities for professional growth within the company.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, economics or related field.
• Experience with hedge fund accounting is a plus.
• Knowledge or experience with databases and handling large datasets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with business users to document requirements and propose solutions.
• End-to-end ownership of tools built for client processes.
• Create and manage project plans while tracking risks and issues.

Skills

Programming skills

Process optimisation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

BSc/MSc in Computer Science or related field

MBA or CFA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

JIRA

GitHub Copilot

Job description

About Morgan Stanley Fund Services (MSFS)

Morgan Stanley Fund Services (MSFS) provides fund administration services to the world’s leading hedge funds. MSFS has around 1300+ professionals globally and our offices are spread across New York, Dublin, London, Glasgow, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hong Kong.

MSFS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. The parent company, Morgan Stanley, has obtained Financial Holding Company status in the United States. Subsidiaries of Morgan Stanley are subject to the supervision and regulations of the Federal Reserve Bank. MSFS is an independent legal and business venture within Morgan Stanley. It provides services on a stand‑alone basis, independently from other Morgan Stanley affiliates.

The services offered by MSFS include:

• Accounting support including financial reporting
• Investor Services
• Tax Services
• Middle Office support
• Analytics
• Corporate Secretary Services
• Investor transparency reporting

Position Description

Product Development (PD) team within Morgan Stanley Fund Services (MSFS) is the change & transformation think tank that works with the fund services business to establish overall strategy and priorities for the technology products and platforms. Based on the business strategy and overall priorities, the Product Development team leads & drives the product plans including gathering user requirements for the development teams, facilitating design reviews with the business and manage the overall rollout plans including QA, user testing, staff training and final delivery. The team partners with the business & technology teams across multiple global locations to deliver the final product.

The current opening is for the Client Computing Solutions (CCS) Team which is part of Product Development function. The CCS Team develops tools to resolve complex business problems that are overwhelming and error‑prone if handled manually by front‑line colleagues. Complexity is often found in areas such as investor services, investor allocation, regulatory reporting, capital activities and trade transaction management. The Team is comprised of colleagues who have had solid technical education and have studied finance and accounting as the chosen field to apply the skills. The CCS Team tends to focus on very complex, specific and urgent circumstances, and the solutions tend to be highly customized for the clients concerned, and rapid turnaround is usually a requirement.

The CCS Team currently seeks a candidate with skills in programming, a keen interest in process optimisation, and a structured approach to problem‑solving. The business environment is complex and there are many processes that require deep analysis followed by end‑to‑end automation. We are seeking leaders who can help further enhance the performance of the organization, by applying his/her creativity, and by making use of familiar tools and new tools in the marketplace. The candidate’s responsibility will span across almost all facets of MSFS, working with various groups on such projects. Besides analytical and technical skills, the candidate must have good communication skills, a collaborative attitude, high creativity, as well as being an independent thinker and at the same time a great listener.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with executive management & business users across locations to understand/ document business requirements, detail the use cases & propose solution options
• Design & develop a solution which is flexible to incorporate changes and scalable
• End‑to‑end ownership of the tools built for client processes
• Envision scenarios and take steps to incorporate them in the solution
• Own deliverables across the automation journey to ensure the use cases and scenarios are properly documented & analysed
• Create & manage project plans, call out risks & issues proactively, report progress against the plan & track associated project benefits
• Create training plans & provide trainings to team‑members & users as need arises
• Ability to wear multiple hats including but not limited to Business Analyst, Developer, Project Manager, Tester & Business User

Qualifications & Skills Required

• BSc/MSc or equivalent degree in computer science, mathematics, economics or equivalent software engineering field, along with either an MBA or CFA or equivalent degree/certification in Finance or Accounting
• Experience with Hedge fund accounting is a plus
• Demonstrated programming skills in any one language, experience with VBA or Python languages is a plus. Experience using GitHub Copilot or other AI/ML based tools is a plus
• Demonstrated interest and skills in technology and process management
• Ability to work with Microsoft office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Knowledge of databases, database concepts with ability to handle large dataset is a plus
• Strong project management skills with ability to take ownership & lead projects independently with minimum supervision
• Working knowledge of project management tools like JIRA, Rally or any other such tool
• Strong communication skills & ability to interface with executive management, business users and technology development teams in multiple locations
• Should be detail‑oriented and must have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders for prioritisation and tracking of requirements
• Ability to work as part of a focused globally distributed teams, in a complex matrix environment
• Ability to handle pressure, effectively prioritise and handle multiple tasks with high level of accuracy
• Proactive, positive, self‑motivated & a good team player

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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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Flexible Work Statement

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