About the Firm

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.

About the Role

Real Assets Group at Morgan Stanley is a team within Investment Banking Division in Tokyo that oversees origination and execution of transactions in real estate, infrastructure and related sectors. As the Group has been expanding its transaction capabilities and client universe in recent years, we are currently searching for multiple candidates to strengthen the team with expertise in relevant industries, and/or experience in the Investment Banking industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Engaging in client coverage in the real estate, infrastructure and related sectors (includes but not limited to: real estate developers, homebuilders, construction companies, non-real estate corporates with real estate/infrastructure asset portfolio, J-REITs, private equity funds with real estate/infrastructure exposure)

• Leading and managing the execution of corporate finance transactions (including IPOs, follow-on offerings, other debt and equity financings, both domestic and cross border M&As, strategic advisory) and real estate and infrastructure-related transactions

• Performing financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research, providing rapid and accurate market judgments to colleagues and clients

• Preparing and delivering high quality client presentations in a clear and compelling manner, and contributing to team discussions and client meetings

• Working closely with bankers on the team and across other groups

Qualifications, Skills & Requirements

• Investment Banking (corporate finance/M&A) and/or relevant advisory experience of 3 years or more is required. Real estate/infrastructure sector-related experience is helpful and experience in origination and execution of M&A transactions (in particular, cross-border transactions) is a plus

• Knowledge of fundamental accounting and financial concepts; ability to analyze and value businesses with high level of analytical and modelling skills

• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines; committed to delivery of highest quality work product

• A positive, highly motivated individual who exhibits strong leadership and management qualities, demonstrating best-in-class professional integrity

• Strong understanding of professional ethics and regulatory environment

• Solid work ethic and demonstrated commitment to excellence

• Proactive; self-motivated and goal-oriented with first class organizational skills

• Passionate team player with ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Fluent in Japanese (near-native level) and business level English; excellent oral and written communication skills are essential

• A solid academic background including a bachelor’s degree; an MBA or equivalent is helpful

Why Morgan Stanley?

• A career with Morgan Stanley means being part of an inclusive culture that encourages diverse perspectives, innovation, and cross-collaboration to bring value to our clients. You'll find passionate people from all walks of life working together to make the world a little better every day.

• We invest in the growth and success of our people through mentorship and development programs, as well as abundant opportunities to connect with peers and senior leaders through employee-driven networks and volunteer activities.

• Your wellness and priorities outside of work are important to us. Our competitive compensation and benefits package is designed to support the diverse needs of our employees and take care of you and your family.

• Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to build and support a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. We are committed to support special needs or reasonable accommodations necessary to enable you to work comfortably and effectively.

- Discover our Japan Offerings: https://www.morganstanley.co.jp/ja/people/working-at-morgan-stanley
- Discover our Global Offerings: https://www.morganstanley.com/people/experienced-professionals

Our Commitment to Japan

Everything we do at Morgan Stanley is guided by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. Since opening a representative office in Tokyo in 1970, we have been one of the largest and most active foreign financial firms in Japan providing investment banking, sales & trading, real estate, and investment management services.

Our People (English): https://www.morganstanley.com/articles/who-we-are

Our People (Japanese): https://www.morganstanley.co.jp/ja/people

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

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. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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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.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.