Retail Business Development, Associate, Investment Management

About the Division

Morgan Stanley Investment Management is a global provider of superior investment products and services to institutional clients across multiple asset classes. Our offerings are centered around High Conviction Global Equity and include a wide range of products across various asset classes.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented Associate to join our Retail Business Development team at the Japan office of a leading global asset management firm, part of the Morgan Stanley Group. This junior-level position is ideal for candidates who are passionate about financial markets and eager to build a career in asset management within a truly international environment.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals in Japan and collaborate with global investment teams and offices around the world. Our firm offers a unique platform where individuals can grow through exposure to diverse perspectives, cultures, and world-class expertise. With access to a top-tier working environment and resources, you will be supported in your development both professionally and personally.

We are a people-focused organization that takes your career seriously. We believe in investing in our employees over the long term, fostering a culture built on integrity, respect, and continuous learning. You'll be encouraged to take initiative, grow your capabilities, and contribute to the business in meaningful ways.

We are looking for someone who shares our ambition to grow the business together and aspires to become a future leader of the firm.

We welcome candidates with approximately five years of professional experience, who have developed a solid sense of responsibility, good judgment, and strong interpersonal skills through working in Japanese corporate culture. The ideal candidate is sincere, proactive, and enthusiastic about taking on new challenges in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities related to retail business development
• Assist in preparing and updating sales presentations, marketing materials, and product documents
• Coordinate with internal teams such as the investment team, marketing, and operations
• Respond to client inquiries and provide timely and accurate information
• Help organize seminars, training sessions, and events for distributors
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to support business development strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (finance, economics, or related field preferred)
• Approximately 5 years of professional experience
• Previous experience or internship in finance or asset management is an advantage but not required
• Business-level Japanese required; English proficiency is a plus

Skills & Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of responsibility and good judgment
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Proactive, sincere, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

In Japanese:

リテールビジネス・ディベロップメント／ジュニアレベル

About the Role

当社は、モルガン・スタンレー・グループの一員であるグローバル資産運用会社の日本拠点です。このたび、リテールビジネス・ディベロップメント部門において、アソシエイト（ジュニアレベル）として活躍いただける方を募集いたします。資産運用業界に情熱を持ち、国際的な環境でキャリアを築きたい方に最適なポジションです。

本ポジションでは、日本の経験豊富なプロフェッショナルと協働するだけでなく、海外の運用チームやオフィスと連携する機会もあります。多様な価値観や文化、世界トップレベルの専門性に触れながら成長できる環境が整っており、洗練されたオフィス環境と豊富なリソースを通じて、プロフェッショナルとしての成長を全力でサポートします。

当社は、人を最も大切な資産と考えています。社員一人ひとりのキャリアを真剣に考え、長期的な視点で成長を支援するカルチャーを大切にしています。主体的に行動し、継続的に学び、意義ある仕事を通じて貢献していきたいと考える方を歓迎します。

将来的に当社のリーダーとして活躍していただけるような、意欲のある方をお待ちしています。

約5年程度の社会人経験を通じて、日本企業でのビジネスマナーや責任感を身につけた方を歓迎します。誠実で前向き、そして成長意欲のある方にとって、大きな飛躍の機会となるポジションです。

Key Responsibilities

• リテールビジネスに関わる日常業務のサポート
• 販売資料やプレゼンテーション資料、商品関連資料の作成・更新
• 運用チーム、マーケティング、オペレーションなどの社内関連部門との連携
• 顧客からの問い合わせ対応、情報提供
• 販売会社向けのセミナー・勉強会・イベントの企画・運営補助
• 市場動向や競合分析を通じた営業戦略の支援

Qualifications

• 大卒以上（金融、経済、関連分野であれば尚可）
• 約5年程度の社会人経験
• 金融業界や資産運用業界での経験またはインターン経験があれば尚可（必須ではありません）
• 日本語：ビジネスレベル必須／英語：できれば尚可

Skills & Requirements

• 優れたコミュニケーション力と対人関係能力
• 高い責任感と適切な判断力
• 細部にまで注意を払えること、優れたタイムマネジメント能力
• Microsoft Office（PowerPoint、Excel、Word）に習熟していること
• 誠実で、前向きかつ学び続ける姿勢を持つ方

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.