INVESTOR RELATIONS MEDIA RELATIONS CLIENT LOGIN Our Insights What We Do About Us Careers Technology We leverage engineering excellence and relentless innovation to build the connections and capabilities to power our firm and enable our clients and business teams to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. BY THE NUMBERS 15K+ Technologists Worldwide 43K Annual Software/Feature Enhancements 10B Transactions Supported Annually WHAT WE DO From low latency and algorithmic trading, complex risk calculations and big data analytics to digital and end-user solutions, sophisticated cyber defense and large-scale, global infrastructure management – we maximize our ~$4 billion in investment in technology and innovation to provide clients and business teams with a competitive edge, drive efficiencies, and deliver stable, resilient operations 24/7. POWERING OUR MARKET-LEADING PLATFORM Our technology drives success, helping preserve our leading position in electronic equities trading. And we continue to invest in innovative solutions to digitize sales & trading, uncover cross-asset synergies, and harness big data analytics to deliver unique market insights to our clients. OPTIMIZING TOOLS & INSIGHTS FOR OUR CLIENTS Technological innovation, including AI-driven advisory platforms, has allowed us to revolutionize our Wealth Management clients’ experience. We equip clients and their advisors with the tools and information they need to achieve their financial goals in an ever-changing marketplace. DRIVING PRODUCTIVITY & EFFICIENCY Technology is the key to unlocking productivity across the firm, allowing our traders, bankers, financial advisors and sales teams to work faster and more efficiently. AI and machine learning, data analytics, and mobile and end user technologies let us optimize our processes front to back. UPHOLDING STABILITY & RESILIENCE Our global infrastructure has proven to be resilient and flexible, allowing us to handle the most unexpected and unprecedented market volatility and trading volumes, as well as enabling new ways of working and connecting with our colleagues and clients around the globe. "We operate in a dynamic environment that changes by the minute, requiring an innovative technology platform that is built on robust planning, creative solutions and swift execution. Technology is no longer something that supports the business, it is at the core of our business." — Rob Rooney, Head of Technology, Operations & Firm Resilience RECENT STORIES SOCIAL We're thrilled to be recognized on the 2021 list of Fast Company's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators! TECHNOLOGY FROM THE SEA TO THE CLOUD Sep 17, 2021 The Billion Oyster Project, with help from Morgan Stanley technologists, is setting up a data-tracking system for oysters, a species critical to thriving shoreline environments. RESEARCH MICROSOFT AND THE FUTURE OF REMOTE WORK Mar 3, 2021 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sits down with Morgan Stanley’s Rob Rooney and Keith Weiss to discuss workplace digital transformation. Post-pandemic, will the workplace ever be the same? PROFILE Mona Eldam Head of Institutional Transactional Data and Distinguished Engineer learn more TECHNOLOGY FINDING PROFESSIONAL SATISFACTION IN A.I. AND MACHINE LEARNING May 1, 2019 Nicholas Venuti of Morgan Stanley's Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence turned his passion for data science into a career as a bank technologist. WOMEN FINANCIAL ADVISOR FORUM A WOMAN WHO CODES—AND SO MUCH MORE Mar 4, 2021 Morgan Stanley MAKER May Pepere, Head of Global Banking Technology, creates avenues for change in the business technology field and in her community. She reflects on her upbringing—and the future. CULTURE OF INNOVATION Innovation is deeply embedded in our firm’s DNA, giving us the agility and stability to perform in all market conditions to keep our firm and clients thriving. Our business is built on a foundation of technology successes and an environment that spurs creativity and collaboration on a global scale. Nurturing Internal Innovation Our dedicated Centers of Excellence drive the adoption of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, data and public cloud; together with our Innovation Office, Innovation Lab and our modern developer environment, they cultivate experimentation and accelerate the deployment of new technologies. Partnering with Tech Innovators We build lasting partnerships with technology companies and venture capital firms, developing the connections and capabilities that help us thrive. This collaboration is core to our strategy and led by the Technology Business Development team. It allows us to stay nimble and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Innovating for Our Communities Our tech teams are passionate about giving back to our communities. We participate in code-for-good hackathons, build and secure tech infrastructure and applications for nonprofits, and foster STEM education and equal opportunity for students from early education through college. COLLABORATE WITH US TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS Learn how long-term relationships with innovators form a cornerstone of our tech strategy. TECHNOLOGY MORGAN STANLEY DEVELOPER PORTAL Explore programmatic access to Morgan Stanley Data and Services. TECHNOLOGY MORGAN STANLEY GITHUB Contribute to Morgan Stanley’s open source projects. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Fast Company Top Workplace for Innovators 2019, 2020 and 2021 Banking Technology Best Digital Initiative, 2020; Best Use of IT in Treasury and Capital Markets, 2020 CIO 100 Recognized for driving digital business growth through technology innovation, 2020 TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE The Morgan Stanley Technology Division is a powerhouse of world-class engineering that brings together diverse ideas, cultures and expertise. We serve our business with technology centers in Asia, Europe and the U.S. Our teams are comprised of developers, programmers, engineers, data scientists, physicists and mathematicians who bring to bear their extensive experience across industries, in government and academia - including prolific leaders such as Bjarne Stroustrup, the inventor of C++, and Distinguished Engineers recognized throughout the industry. PROFILE Bjarne Stroustrup Managing Director and Technical Fellow, Technology learn more PROFILE Rose-Gaëlle Associate, Technology learn more PROFILE Mona Eldam Head of Institutional Transactional Data and Distinguished Engineer learn more EXPLORE A TECH CAREER AT MORGAN STANLEY View Our Tech Careers Page Disclosures Investor Relations Corporate Governance Newsroom Careers Privacy & Cookies Terms of Use Contact Us Global Offices Equal Employment Opportunity © 2021 Morgan Stanley. All rights reserved. About Cookies On This Site Our site uses cookies and similar technologies so that we and our partners can remember you and better understand how you use our sites. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our Global Cookie Policy. To set your preferences for using our sites, please use our Cookie Consent Tool. accept