Research – Japanese Editor/Supervisory Analyst – Associate

Job description

Company Profile
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

Department Profile
Morgan Stanley Investment Research is uniquely committed to being an essential part of our clients' investment process. We strive to be the sell-side research provider that best understands the buy side. Through relevant and timely conversations with leading investors, we focus resources on risk-reward essentials: identifying the investor debates, assessing the potential outcomes, and uncovering the evidence our clients need to validate their investment decisions. Our equity analysts cover some 2,900 stocks; our economists, strategists and fixed income analysts cover all major regions and other asset classes around the globe.

Brief
Based in London, the position is a qualified NYSE Series 16 Supervisory Analyst (SA) to review a wide variety of research reports published out of the Japan/Pacific region.
• Work as a Japanese Editor/Supervisory Analyst (SA) of the Japan Research Publishing team which is located in Tokyo, London and New York.
• Report to Co-Managing Editor for Japan Research in Tokyo.
• Review and publish Japan Research reports/Global Research reports in Japanese to be compliant with SA rules.
• The SA must edit reports to balance regulatory and business policies with a clear, commercial message.
• Have a sound understanding of financial analysis and be capable of ensuring consistency between underlying arguments, financial model, and investment conclusion.
• With strong attention to detail, the SA has to work calmly under time pressure and be able to meet hard deadlines.
• Build strong relationships with analysts and peers across time zones, becoming involved at the draft stage for some publications, advising on structure and clarity, and attending review meetings with research management.

Desired profile

Skills Required
• Be able to edit Equity, Macro and Fixed Income Research in Japanese quickly and accurately
• Supervisory Analyst (NYSE Series 16)
• Fluent in English and Japanese
• Proficient in IT applications
• Familiarity with Japanese companies and markets
• A strong commercial sense and good interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• A curious, creative mind.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven team player

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise 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.*LI-AB2