GIG Coverage, 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 30 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

• 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