About the Firm

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals.

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.

About the Role

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Vice President role in Japan Syndicate Operations team. Japan Syndicate Operations team provides operational support to Global Capital Markets (GCM) on Equity new issuance activity. This position is a high-profile and business facing role, ensuring seamless execution of syndicate transactions front to back for the Firm's largest clients. The team supports high value GCM transactions and are responsible for handling sensitive/private-side information on daily basis. Syndicate Operations works with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on deal requirements and coordination of settlement on syndicate offerings. The department has accountability and responsibility for providing specialized operational support on GCM deals in the Japan market, where Morgan Stanley is part of the Syndicate.

The Japan Syndicate Operations team is responsible for operational functions for Japan Equity GCM products, including IPOs, Right Issuance and Secondary Blocks. Syndicate Operations are private side employees and sit with our GCM business partners. The Japan Syndicate Operations team are part of a global team and have close working relationships with their counterparts in Hong Kong, EMEA, Mumbai and the US.

Key Responsibilities

The Japan Syndicate Operations team is responsible for, but not limited to the below tasks:

Risk Management

§ The role involves exposure to the Firm's largest and most important clients, including Governments, Private Equity and Wealth Management. The global GCM franchise has a best-in-class reputation.

§ The candidate must therefore be able to demonstrate an excellent awareness of risk and demonstrate strong judgement around timely escalation.

§ This role requires direct coordination with senior stakeholders across GCM and Operations as the point of escalation for the team to ensure appropriate awareness and resolution.

Leadership and Change Management

§ The Global Syndicate organisation is investing in significant change projects over the next 2-3 years focused on eliminating manual processes, risk management and governance, and creation of capacity.

Client Liaison

§ The role will involve direct liaison and interaction, often at senior levels, with our internal clients such as IBD/GCM, Corporate Finance, LCD as well as our external clients including issuing companies and selling shareholder.

Deal Management

§ Candidates will need to have strong communication and interpersonal skills to be able to manage all aspects of the new issuance process from structuring through to closing. The candidate will provide the effective link between Business Units and all other Operational areas as well as Legal, Compliance and Treasury

Technical Expertise

§ Candidates will be required to advanced knowledge of the Japan market and clearing systems as well as the mechanics of settling Equity products.

Control & Reconciliation

§ Candidates will have supervisory oversight of control framework including quality assurance and sample checking.

Qualifications, Skills & Requirements

§ Advanced level of Product Knowledge and experience in Syndicate business

§ High level of risk management awareness and guardianship

§ Market Awareness with a view on regulatory and compliance requirements, and impact to the underlying Morgan Stanley booking entity

§ Strong leadership skill to lead and co-ordinate teams of people in achieving a defined objective, and build strong relationship with people across all levels and areas of the Firm including Senior management

§ Strong communication, organisation, and people management skill

§ Good team player

§ Focus on Career Development

§ Japanese is a must to communicate, and English are essential

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.

- Discover our Japan Offerings: https://www.morganstanley.co.jp/ja/people/working-at-morgan-stanley

- Discover our Global Offerings: https://www.morganstanley.com/people/experienced-professionals

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.

Our People (English): https://www.morganstanley.com/articles/who-we-are

Our People (Japanese): https://www.morganstanley.co.jp/ja/people