Morgan Stanley
With more than 3,000 technologists, Morgan Stanley is one of the largest employers and the largest subsidiary of a foreign institution in Montréal’s financial sector. However, what’s really unique about the Montréal operation is that it’s the only one in Morgan’s Stanley’s vast multinational network that is dedicated exclusively to developing technology.
Why Montréal was the right choice
Did you know Greater Montréal is positioned as a key player in the financial technology industry? Its fintech sector is supported by an imposing financial industry with its 140,000 workers and 3,000 businesses. The growing number of fintech projects are backed by a large and ambitious business community and an exciting start-up scene.
For Alan Vesprini, Managing Director of Morgan Stanley (2010-2022), what sets Greater Montréal apart is:
- The quality and availability of talent. The metropolitan region is one of North America’s leading technology employment hubs, with a growth rate of 38% from 2017 to 2022
- Its 15 university institutions and more than 90 colleges—320,000 post-secondary students of which 200,000 are studying at the university level
- Operating costs that are the most competitive among the 20 largest metropolitan regions in Canada and the United States
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Do you plan to invest in the fintech industry? Discover the benefits Greater Montréal has to offer.
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