In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities.
This is a Technology Leadership & Strategy position at the Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for driving innovation, developing technology roadmaps, and providing vision and strategic direction to align technology initiatives with long-term business objectives, fostering a culture of excellence, growth and transformation across the organization.
Team Profile
Institutional Securities Technology (IST) develops and oversees the overall technology architecture strategy and bespoke technology solutions to drive and enable the institutional businesses and enterprise-wide functions.
Our clients include Fixed Income, Equities, Commodities, Investment Banking, Research and Global Capital Markets.
Institutional Securities Group (ISG) Architecture Governance is responsible for development, communication and implementation of the Technology Architecture principles, standards, design patterns and governance that inform the development and engineering of the ISG Technology platform in support of the ISG business and horizontal Firm functions including Finance and Operations.
What you’ll do in the role:
We are seeking an Architecture Strategy & Engagement Leader to serve as a strategic advisor and force multiplier for Architecture Governance leadership.
This role will lead the development and execution of architecture engagement, communications, and enablement strategies that improve awareness, alignment, adoption, and execution of divisional architecture priorities.
Partnering closely with senior technology executives, architects, governance leaders, and key stakeholders across the division, this individual will transform complex architectural and technology strategies into compelling executive narratives, impactful communications, and scalable engagement programs.
The ideal candidate combines the structured problem-solving of a management consultant, the strategic influence, and exceptional executive storytelling and communications capabilities.
Architecture Strategy & Advisory
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior architecture and technology leader
What you’ll bring to the role:
10+ years experience in one or more of: internal consulting, advisory/management consulting, technology strategy, enterprise architecture enablement, program communications, or executive communications. Proven ability to create executive-level decks that drive decisions (not just inform).
Strong storytelling skills: can turn ambiguity into clarity; can simplify complex technical topics without dumbing them down.
Demonstrated experience producing diagrams and visual frameworks (architecture views, operating models, roadmaps, capability maps).
Experience running communications channels (newsletters, trainings, engagement sessions) with measurable results.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills; comfortable working with senior leaders and technical experts.
Strong writing, editing, and message discipline (tone, structure, brevity, clarity).
High proficiency with slide tools (PowerPoint preferred) and visual communication standards.
At least 8 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role,
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with enterprise architecture concepts (e.g., capability mapping, target-state, reference architectures, integration patterns).
Experience in large-scale, matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholder groups.
Experience with change management, enablement, or internal marketing practices.
Proficiency with diagramming tools and design systems.
Understanding of governance processes and decision forums (steering committees, architectural review boards, etc.).
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.
