Administrative Assistant, Investment Banking Division
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to the strong brand of Morgan Stanley, valuable experience in investment banking administration, and competitive compensation potential.
- Join a prestigious firm with significant career advancement possibilities.
- Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.
- Ideal for candidates with bilingual Japanese and English skills.
Pros
- Work for a leading global financial services firm, enhancing reputation.
- High potential for growth and professional advancement.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Cons
- High-pressure environment may not suit everyone.
- Requires proficiency in Japanese, which limits candidate pool.
- Long hours typical in investment banking roles.
Who it's for
Mid to Senior-level • On-site
Good fit
- Finance professionals with administrative experience.
- Bilingual individuals focused on investment banking.
- Candidates ready for a fast-paced work environment.
Not recommended for
- Entry-level applicants with no finance background.
- Those uncomfortable with high-pressure, dynamic workplaces.
- Individuals seeking predictable hours in a less demanding industry.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About the Role
Support Investment Banking Division on all aspects of administration duties including but not limited to coordination of meetings & travel arrangements; preparation of marketing materials; preparation of expense reports; liaison with clients on administration matters; conference and event administration.
.Qualifications, Skills & Requirements
Articulate an effective communication and must be self-starter
Ability to work under pressure and good attention to details
Good organizational skills and able to follow up outstanding items as necessary
Ability to deal with last minute changes effectively
Maintain confidentiality on all aspects of workload
Team player
Native level Japanese, Business English required
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
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.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
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.
