VP, Ultra-Low Latency Trading Solutions

Morgan Stanley; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking an Ultra-low Latency Trading Solution Developer in Hong Kong to join the Ultra-Low Latency & Exchange Connectivity Team. You will build high-performance software and hardware solutions enabling client connectivity to exchanges and FIX protocol support, with emphasis on speed, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will work in a fast-paced, highly technical environment, collaborating with Product, Risk, and engineering teams to deliver scalable trading

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of low-latency Linux distributed environments.
• Solid C++ development skills.
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking is a plus.
• Knowledge of the FIX protocol is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fast learner with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
• Strong time management and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance software and hardware solutions that connect clients to exchanges and support major exchange protocols and FIX.
• Focus on speed, reliability, and regulatory rigor in trading systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable trading infrastructure.

Skills

Low-latency Linux

C++ development

Python scripting

TCP/IP networking

FIX protocol

Communication skills

Fast learner

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking an Ultra-low Latency Trading Solution Developer in Hong Kong to join the Ultra-Low Latency & Exchange Connectivity Team. You will build high-performance software and hardware solutions enabling client connectivity to exchanges and FIX protocol support, with emphasis on speed, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will work in a fast-paced, highly technical environment, collaborating with Product, Risk, and engineering teams to deliver scalable trading