Enterprise Architect - Vice President

Morgan-Stanley; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley seeks a seasoned Enterprise Architect to define target state architecture across divisions, enforce guardrails, and guide strategic roadmaps. You will lead cross-domain efforts, modernize portfolios, and partner with Cloud, DevOps, and Data teams to align with business goals.

The role requires deep experience in cloud-native design, agile delivery, and governance. Strong communication and leadership across time zones are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing technology solutions.
• Experience designing and building cloud-native applications; familiarity with cloud services (Azure, Google Cloud, AWS).
• Knowledge of Generative AI capabilities.
• Experience with enterprise data management technologies (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with global teams across time zones and countries.
• Understanding of architectural design patterns (Event Driven Architecture, SOA, Microservices, DDD, Layered Design).
• TOGAF knowledge and governance of architecture processes.

Responsibilities

• Create target state vision and business architecture strategies; facilitate IT delivery roadmap.
• Lead cross-domain solution architectures and articulate impacts on applications, data, and technology.
• Identify modernization, convergence, and optimization opportunities; propose technology options.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership, platform architects, and product strategy to develop domain roadmaps.
• Stay current with finance and IT trends; recommend appropriate developments.
• Define and promote a risk-control culture while delivering architectural vision.
• Monitor regulations and internal policies affecting Architecture Practices.
• Resolve blockers and coordinate with Cloud, DevOps, Data, and other teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile mindset

Cloud & DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Azure

Google Cloud

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Virtualization

Java

C#

JavaScript

Python

C/C++

Angular

React

Job description

Team ProfileInstitutional Securities Technology (IST) develops and guides technology strategy and creates bespoke solutions that drive and enable the institutional businesses and enterprise-wide functions. Our clients include:Fixed IncomeEquitiesCommoditiesInvestment BankingResearchGlobal Capital MarketsInstitutional Securities Group (ISG) Architecture Governance is responsible for developing, communicating, and implementing Technology Architecture principles, standards, patterns, and governance that inform the development and engineering of the ISG Technology platform in support of the ISG business.Position DescriptionWe are seeking a passionate Enterprise Architect to drive strategic architectural vision and alignment across key stakeholders, and define and govern architecture standards, principles, best practices, and patterns for divisional adoption.Ideal Candidate QualitiesThe ideal candidate demonstrates knowledge of Agile, Cloud, and DevOps values; experience collaborating across complex organizations, removing impediments, and ensuring teams progress toward their missions and deliverables. They should possess strong leadership skills and be adept at resolving issues and managing interdependencies across organizations.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate target state vision and business architecture strategies; facilitate execution of IT delivery roadmap in line with business goalsLead or influence cross-domain solution architectures, articulating impacts on applications, data, and technologyIdentify opportunities for modernization, convergence, and optimization of the current portfolio; provide technology options to bridge gaps in target stateCollaborate with engineering leadership, platform architects, and product strategy leaders to develop domain roadmapsStay current with trends and innovations in Finance and IT, recommending appropriate developmentsDefine and promote a risk control culture while delivering architectural and technological visionMonitor external regulations and internal policies impacting Architecture PracticesManage engagement with internal partners (Cloud, DevOps, Architecture teams, Data, etc.)Resolve issues or blockers, coordinate directly with other teams or through Scrum-of-Scrum ceremoniesAct as project 'auditor' to ensure conformance to architecture guardrails and policiesProvide architectural leadership in resolving inter-program issues and fostering convergence opportunitiesProven experience as a general Enterprise Architect in large development organizationsGood knowledge of Enterprise Architecture models such as TOGAF and experience operating and governing architecture processesQualificationsBA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university10+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing technology solutionsExperience designing and building cloud-native applications; familiarity with cloud services (Azure, Google Cloud, AWS)Good Knowledge of Generative Artificial Intelligence capabilitiesGood Knowledge in cloud-native platforms and containerization strategies (Kubernetes, Docker, virtualization)Knowledge of coding languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, C#, JS, Python, C/C++, Angular, React)Experience with enterprise data management technologies, including relational databases, NoSQL platforms, distributed storage systems, data warehouses, and data lake technologies. (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis, Snowflake, Databrick)Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsExperience working with global teams across time zones and countriesProven ability to influence software architecture designsUnderstanding of architectural design patterns (Event Driven Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Microservices, Domain Driven Design, Layered Design)Outstanding relationship management, teamwork, and communication skills; able to operate at senior levels in written and verbal communicationsWHAT 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.Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $155,000 and $215,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.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 .