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Industrial Placement

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Placement and duration

Technology Industrial Placement Interns are recruited for 4, 6 or 12 months in London and for 12 months in Glasgow. Placements typically start in June, and alternative start dates will also be considered in line with your course requirements. Students are placed into specific development or infrastructure teams. These programs are designed to offer a real-world, project-based experience that will demonstrate firsthand what it is like to be a technologist for a top financial firm. Industrial Placement Interns who excel in the Program may receive an offer to join the Full-time Technology Training Program.

Training program

Industrial Placement Interns will participate in an induction process that provides an overview of the Firm and the Technology division. In addition to working on a live project, highlights include senior management networking events, team-building opportunities and a technical speaker series.

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When my manager told me how successful the product I delivered was on its first day—that moment solidified my understanding of how much of an impact technology has at the firm
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Responsibilities

Enterprise Engineering Teams: Our engineering teams build cutting edge platforms to run every aspect our business. This includes the Firm's networks, cyber security infrastructure, cloud integration, computing hardware, databases and much more. Projects available include developing pioneering data security solutions, managing global Windows and Linux infrastructure deployments, driving cloud adoption and working with state of the art technology solutions. Our engineers work closely with internal business partners and external vendors at the leading edge of the industry.  

Development Teams: Our development teams design, develop and maintain applications used by our business units. Daily activities include meeting with clients to gather and analyze requirements. They make system design decisions, evaluating, integrating and developing necessary software, and then test and deploy applications to production. Developing high-performing, low-latency electronic trading systems, and evolving complex workflows and life-cycle management capabilities are just some of the projects available for developers.

Qualifications/ Skills/ Requirements

Development/Enterprise Engineering: You must be studying towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Computer Science or other STEM based subject. You should have a strong understanding of Operating Systems, familiar with foundations in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java or C++) with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for Technology. 

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    Morgan Stanley Glasgow

    In 2000, we founded our Glasgow office with just six employees. Since then, it has grown to more than 1,300 people, making it our second largest location in Europe after London—it’s also 5th largest globally. Our Glasgow office has an ever-expanding range of roles and functions, including Technology, Finance, Operations, and Fund Services. In each department, you’ll find professionals that value individual intellect as much as teamwork.

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    This position is not currently open for applications. Please note we may also have some additional off-cycle positions available throughout the year, depending on business needs.

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    Morgan Stanley London

    In 1977, Morgan Stanley opened its European headquarters in London, where it now has over 5,000 staff. Morgan Stanley is one of the preeminent financial services firms in the UK, with longstanding client relationships and a leading role in many landmark transactions. Our professionals value individual intellect as much as teamwork. We offer nimble, innovative services and products tailored to our clients’ needs.

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    Application Process & Deadlines

    This position is not currently open for applications. Please note we may also have some additional off-cycle positions available throughout the year, depending on business needs.

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