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Quantitative Developer - Global Capital Markets

6 days ago Budapest, Hungary

We are looking for self-motivated individuals with strong technical and quantitative skills to join our Global Capital Markets (GCM) division and help build our growing presence in Budapest.

In the GCM division, we offer global expertise in market analysis and in advisory and capital-raising services for corporations, institutions, and governments. Our Strategists provide quantitative analysis, data-driven insights, and customized tools to deliver bespoke solutions to stakeholders.

The successful candidate would work alongside the IT team, other Strats, and Senior Management in New York. We are looking for self-motivated individuals with combined technical/quantitative skills to identify and develop productivity, data insights, and risk reduction solutions for GCM globally.

This is a highly dynamic role with global impact across the Global Capital Markets. It offers a unique opportunity to contribute to key data initiatives within Morgan Stanley's GCM Division and the broader Institutional Securities Group.

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Role responsibilities

  • Partner with GCM Stakeholders, Strategists and Controllers globally to develop metrics that provide actionable business insights and automate processes to improve productivity.
  • Engineer reporting solutions, including setting up data feeds, optimizing data storage, and implementing metric calculations.
  • Design, build, and support business-facing tools and analytics solutions, including applications supporting client targeting, management reporting, and automated content generation.
  • Design and build a secure and efficient system architecture.


Role requirements
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering or Finance/Economics) with software development experience.
  • At least 3-4 years relevant experience in a programming or quantitative role.
  • Strong programming skills in at least one general purpose programming language (including but not limited to Python, C++, Java, JavaScript). Experience with distributed computing environments.
  • Knowledge of system design patterns and experience in system architecture.
  • Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or other LLMs).
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, ability to build a network of trusted partners in a global organization and collaborate across all seniority levels.
  • Strong time management skills, with ability to work on simultaneous items across multiple stakeholders with short lead times.


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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.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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 .

Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: Morgan-JR039398
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-07-03T18:39:00

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Return-to-Work Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)