Data Scientist / GenAI Developer - IFM

We’re seeking a new colleague to join the IFM Strats team in Budapest as a Data Scientist / GenAI Developer.

In Integrated Firm Management (IFM), we work on a strategic firmwide initiative aimed at unifying client and relationship data across various divisions to provide a comprehensive view of clients.

The IFM Strats team in Budapest is a data-driven team building analytical tools, data pipelines, and scalable GenAI solutions that support business stakeholders across the firm.

As we expand our GenAI capabilities, the team is focused on creating scalable AI services, improving model quality and reliability, and integrating modern AI tooling into strategic workflows.

You will:

• Develop GenAI tools and solutions to support Sales, Trading, and internal workflows.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and services for AI applications.
• Monitor and enhance AI-driven automations for quality and performance.
• Partner with global teams and front-office stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.

You have:

• Degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related discipline.
• Solid problem solving and mathematical foundations, and an interest in the financial industry.
• Strong communication skills (ability to present complex ideas clearly).
• Strong Python skills and experience building applications and backend services.
• Experience with data analysis and databases (SQL / time-series).
• Familiarity with LLM / GenAI patterns (RAG, tool use, AI-assisted coding).
• Analytical mindset, high attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple projects.

Nice to have:

• Experience tuning prompts and interactions to improve LLM behaviour and UX.
• Hands-on GenAI work with LangChain, LangGraph or similar frameworks.
• Understanding of neural networks and modern NLP / LLM concepts.
• Experience designing tests and evaluations for GenAI systems.
• Experience taking projects from prototype to production.
• Experience with RAG, structured generation (JSON / SQL / function calling), and agent / tool-calling setups.
• Experience working in an agile team.

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.

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.