Jigar Shah

Jigar Shah is the Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, based in Mumbai, India. He has over 22 years of experience in the financial industry, specializing in equity trading and data analytics platforms. His current role involves leading the development of a data analytics platform utilized across various divisions at Morgan Stanley, enhancing collaboration and operational efficiency.

Professional Background

• Current Position: Executive Director at Morgan Stanley (since January 2015)

  • Responsible for leading significant programs, including the development of new trading platforms in compliance with regulations like MiFID II.
  • Oversees the scaling of technology teams in India and Asia, focusing on execution services and analytics for sales and trading desks.

• Previous Roles:

  • Vice President at Morgan Stanley (2010 - 2015): Managed the renovation of trading platforms and integrated global FX platforms for the Private Wealth Management department.
  • Senior Manager and Senior Associate positions at Morgan Stanley and Accenture, respectively, where he worked on various trading and analytics projects.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Mithibai College (1996 - 2000).
• Attended St. Annes High School (1986 - 1995).

Jigar Shah is recognized for his strategic vision and technical expertise, particularly in building and scaling trading and analytics platforms within financial institutions.12