Business Development, Associate - Research Management

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 Division

Morgan Stanley has earned an enviable reputation for the originality of its research and the value it creates among investors and decision makers. Consistently ranked among the top in its field, our Equity Research team looks at economic, market, industry and company data to enhance the performance of clients' global portfolios and to help companies set their strategic direction.

The range of relevant work history includes practical work experience in an analytical role within a research or business development team in a corporate or relevant sector analysis experience from an accounting, consulting, investment banking or investment management background.

About the Role

The Business Development Associate in Research participates in the division's overall business development and plays a key role in supporting the operational and strategic initiatives under the divisional COO.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Support

Assisting with day-to-day management tasks, such as streamlining internal processes, managing resources, and coordinating between departments to ensure smooth operations.

2. Data Analysis and Reporting

Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to provide insights that support decision-making. This could involve tracking KPIs, preparing charts and diagrams, and drafting presentations.

3. Project Management

Helping manage and execute specific projects initiated by the divisional COO, such as external survey campaigns, marketing process improvement initiatives, recruiting, talent development, conferences, or cultural events.

4. Stakeholder Communication

Acting as a liaison between the divisional COO and Research internal colleagues or external stakeholders in other business units, such as Equity, Technology, Legal & Compliance, Human Resources or Corporate Services, to ensure clear communication and alignment on objectives.

5. Strategic Planning

Supporting the development of business strategies by conducting quantitative analysis over managerial data, market research, and competitor analysis.

6. Ad-hoc Tasks

Handling miscellaneous tasks that require immediate attention, such as data request from senior management, client event organization for timely topic in the market, drafting memos from internal and external meeting, data inputs, or organizing meetings.

Qualifications, Skills & Requirements

• This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. A person with a background in consulting firms, an MBA, or experience in business planning overseas is well-suited for this role.
• Native level of Japanese (speaking / writing) are required

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.

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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.

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