Agility & Strategic Intelligence Architect, AVP

711 MS Smith Barney, LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking an AVP-level technical analyst/developer to drive Generative AI enablement within the Agility & Strategic Intelligence team. You will translate business needs into functional specs, design API-based solutions, and coordinate cross-team efforts to scale AI capabilities across the firm.

You will lead technical delivery, mentor analysts, and ensure data quality and compliance while collaborating with stakeholders and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business, Finance, Sciences, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in software development, data integration, technical analysis, and/or solution delivery, with proficiency in multiple programming languages and a strong preferred focus on Python.
• 3+ years of technical leadership experience with the ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate developers/analysts to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Strong background in requirements gathering and analysis, with the ability to produce functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, technical specifications, data mapping, controls, and interface/ETL requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an AVP-level technical analyst/developer within the Agility & Strategic Intelligence team supporting Morgan Stanley at Work, with primary focus on Generative AI enablement, AI platform adoption, and related data/integration tooling.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements, translating them into high-quality functional and technical specifications, user stories, process flows, data mappings, controls, and test scenarios.
• Support the delivery of reusable AI capabilities and platform-aligned solutions that accelerate high-value GenAI use cases across the firm.
• Design and build technical solutions based on requirements, including APIs/services, data transformation, workflow improvements, retrieval patterns, and automation enablement where appropriate.
• Support and enhance existing tool-based workflows and AI-enabled solutions, including troubleshooting, coordinating fixes across teams and vendors, and strengthening data quality and control outcomes.

Skills

GenAI

Python

SQL

Data integration

ETL

API design

DevOps

Jira

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/Finance

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git/Bitbucket

Kubernetes

Flask/FastAPI

Salesforce

Job description

Introducing Morgan Stanley at Work: We know a lot about investing and are certain there’s no better investment a company can make than in its employees. People don’t just drive a company; they are the company. So, when people work at their best, companies do too. Morgan Stanley at Work, a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, provides workplace financial solutions that build employee financial confidence, foster loyalty and help our corporate clients attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end offerings span Equity, Financial Wellness and Retirement Solutions. Plus, we provide all employees with Financial Empowerment, so they have the knowledge, tools and support needed to make the most of their workplace financial benefits.

What you’ll be part of – our Morgan Stanley at Work culture:

At Morgan Stanley at Work, we walk-the-talk. We have created a place for our employees to learn, achieve and grow – a place for people to build a career where you can thrive both personally and professionally. We are passionate about exceeding our clients’ expectations and helping them succeed. We are fearless in taking on new challenges that deliver exceptional results. We believe amazing things can happen when we work together in an environment where everybody has a true sense of belonging and their ideas are heard. We value differences and are committed to providing a work environment where our people can do their best work. We are looking for people who are problem solvers, empathetic listeners, team players and inclusive leaders. We are committed to your growth and development, and your entire employee experience. We recognize that our people and culture are the keys to our success. We invite you to explore how you can be an integral part of our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an AVP-level technical analyst/developer within the Agility & Strategic Intelligence team supporting Morgan Stanley at Work, with primary focus on Generative AI enablement, AI platform adoption, and related data/integration tooling.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements, translating them into high-quality functional and technical specifications, user stories, process flows, data mappings, controls, and test scenarios.
• Support the delivery of reusable AI capabilities and platform-aligned solutions that accelerate high-value GenAI use cases across the firm.
• Design and build technical solutions based on requirements, including APIs/services, data transformation, workflow improvements, retrieval patterns, and automation enablement where appropriate.
• Support and enhance existing tool-based workflows and AI-enabled solutions, including troubleshooting, coordinating fixes across teams and vendors, and strengthening data quality and control outcomes.

Required Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business, Finance, Sciences, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in software development, data integration, technical analysis, and/or solution delivery, with proficiency in multiple programming languages and a strong preferred focus on Python.
• 3+ years of technical leadership experience with the ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate developers/analysts to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Strong background in requirements gathering and analysis, with the ability to produce functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, technical specifications, data mapping, controls, and interface/ETL requirements.
• Ability to translate ambiguous business needs into clear deliverables and executable technical plans for developers, testers, and partner teams.
• Ability to balance functional analysis and hands‑on technical execution; able to move from requirement discovery to build and delivery.
• Proficiency in at least one mainstream programming language such as Python, Java, or C++; Python preferred.
• Experience building or supporting AI applications, preferably Generative AI and LLM-based applications, including practical familiarity with AI APIs, embeddings, prompt/strategy management, and AI-driven automation.
• Experience with data integration/ETL-style solutions, including data transformations, validations, reconciliations, and batch processing.
• Solid understanding of database concepts, including data modeling, ER concepts, relational design fundamentals, and hands‑on SQL, including complex queries with joins; experience with Oracle and/or MS SQL Server preferred.
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as Git/Bitbucket.
• Understanding data security, data privacy, and compliance requirements in software development.
• Experience with production support practices, including incident triage, root cause analysis, preventive fixes, and post-implementation validation.
• Operational knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and Salesforce.
• Experience in the financial services industry, with preference for exposure to Stock Plan Administration or equity administration concepts and platforms.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to partner effectively across technical teams, non‑technical stakeholders, leadership, and internal partners.

Preferred Technical Qualifications / Nice to Have

• Hands‑on experience with SIP/SEACS (REF Computer), or comparable ETL/data integration tools such as Informatica or SAP Data Services, is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes/containerized workloads and Flask/FastAPI services.
• Experience with vector databases, enterprise search, semantic retrieval, and RAG patterns.
• Hands‑on experience with agent builder frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph.
• Ability to build and review APIs/services and Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool adapters.
• Practitioner of unit testing, performance testing, and BDD/acceptance testing.
• Understanding of OAuth 2.0 protocol for secure authorization.
• Experience with knowledge graphs and/or entity resolution to improve retrieval grounding.
• Proficiency with OpenTelemetry tools, including Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, and Cortex.
• Understanding of LLMOps and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with analytics/reporting platforms including Dataiku, plus Tableau/Power BI or equivalent tools.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification.
• Experience with data mining and cloud infrastructure such as Azure or Snowflake.
• Exposure to automation/RPA concepts such as UiPath where it supports operational efficiency.

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. 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. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.

At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first‑class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading‑edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.

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