GIG Coverage, Analyst/Associate, Investment Banking Division

About the Role Morgan Stanley is a worldwide leader in investment banking and is ranked amongst the top firms in mergers and acquisitions, underwriting of equity and equity-related transactions, high-yield debt financing and corporate debt issuance. With over 2,000 professionals in 42 countries, we are consistently recognized for our performance in both traditional and innovative financing techniques, helping a wide range of clients around the world to make and execute decisions about their strategic and financial structure. Key Responsibilities * Managing and assisting in the execution of corporate finance transactions (including IPOs, M&A, strategic advisory) * Performing financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research * Contributing to team discussions and client meetings * Providing rapid and accurate market judgments to colleagues and clients * Preparing and delivering client presentations in a clear and compelling manner * Working closely with senior bankers on the team and across other groups Qualifications, Skills & Requirements * A solid academic background including a bachelor’s degree. An MBA or equivalent is helpful * Relevant Investment Banking (corporate finance/M&A) experience is required * Near Native level in Japanese, and business level of English; ability to communicate effectively in additional languages is helpful * High level of analytical and modelling skills * Knowledge of basic accounting and financial concepts; ability to analyze and value businesses * A positive, highly motivated individual who exhibits strong leadership and management qualities * Strong understanding of professional ethics and regulatory environment * Demonstrate best in class professional integrity * Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential * Solid work ethic and demonstrated commitment to excellence * Committed to delivery of highest quality work product; attention to detail * Proactive; self-motivated and goal oriented with first class organizational skills * Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines * Passionate team player able to work effectively in a team environment 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser. 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.