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.
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Department Profile
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm, with 45 offices serving clients in 19 countries. MSIM's professionals worldwide provide outstanding long-term investment performance. We offer clients a diverse array of equity, fixed income, liquidity and alternative investments, including real asset strategies.
Team Profile
The Team's remit it is to design, develop and, through active post-launch product management, maintain products for MSIM's business outside of the US. As a leading global asset manager, products cover all asset classes, UCITs and AIF structures, distribution across 25+ countries and over $150bn. The Team in International is broadly divided into a Product Development function, whose responsibility it is to define, develop and deliver products needed to support MSIM's strategy and a Product Management function, responsible for ensuring that the legal vehicle structures through which MSIM's strategies are being delivered continue to remain viable and competitive vis-a-vis competitors and the defined target market and comply with all regulatory requirements. There is also a Global Alternatives Product team based in NY.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for the development of Japanese and International fund legal vehicles and their sub-funds, including:
- Lead new product development, fund launches or product modifications on Japanese onshore funds or offshore funds launch. Liaise with MSIM stakeholders in both Japanese and English to gather necessary product information and seek internal product approvals.
- Collaborate jointly with domestic Investment Management Firms in Japanese to design their funds which will feed into MSIM funds by adopting the best ideas of vehicle structure and terms.
- Liaise with internal Product Team and other stakeholders to support investments from Japanese IMA accounts into MSIM funds and propose necessary changes to existing funds / accounts.
- Knowledge of fund operational matters and share classes are preferred. Candidates should understand investor needs.
- Liaise with MSIM stakeholders on changes or additions to products sought by Japan Sales teams related to Japanese strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with International Product team effectively to act as the go-to resource for product related queries from Japan based teams. Syndicate upcoming fund changes that impact Japanese products and business initiatives.
- Responsible for specification of Japanese onshore funds described on fund documents and internal project documents.
- Work with Distribution team for necessary communication about modification/termination of Japanese onshore funds to institutional investors and distributors.
- Oversee and maintain fund implementation by preparing and maintaining fund offering document and organize regulatory fund filing.
- Produce, respond and/or contribute to Japan regulatory requests, surveys, and periodic reports on our products.
- Manage relationships with product stakeholders across divisions.
Skills required
- The candidate must have a broad command of both Japanese (native) and English (fluent) language to exhibit an understanding of the asset management industry and its operating functions.
- The candidate should have a strong understanding of the product development of both Japanese domiciled Public and Private fund. A knowledge of Cayman funds and European (UCITS) funds including Alternative structures would be an added advantage.
- Experience working in a Product Development role, managing development of complex fund solutions, and coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders would be an added advantage.
- A strong understanding of capital markets, portfolio management processes and techniques to collaborate effectively with Portfolio Specialist and Investment teams would be an added advantage.
- A strong balance of quantitative, qualitative, and commercial skills
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.
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.