Core Compliance, Legal & Compliance division - Director

• Regulatory Notices - Responsible for daily distribution of regulatory changes and notices to relevant stakeholders.

• Other Core Compliance related assignments - Assist other team members in areas such as policies/trainings, employee registrations, employee trading/outside business activities compliance, complaints handling, as necessary, to enhance team's cross coverage and efficiency.

Qualifications - External

Skills required (essential)
• Ability to read and understanding laws, regulations and guidance in relation to securities business.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Japan, both written and oral.

• Organized and detailed oriented with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Effectively prioritize responsibilities and produce results.
• Ability to work independently as well as be an excellent team player.

• Project management skills, including negotiations with various stakeholders together to achieve a common goal.

• Eagerness to involve in new projects and initiatives as well as challenge existing processes for possible improvement.

• Proactivity, enthusiasm and aspiration to learn and develop.
• 5-7 years in financial services

Skills desired
• Relevant experience in compliance, risk management or regulatory related functions.

• Comprehensive understanding of the regulatory requirements and regulatory expectations. Experience in regulatory examinations is a plus.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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 opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan

Job ID: Morgan-PT-JR022091

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-16T18:36:19