Kazuma Iwata
Vice President, Investment Banking
What I value most about Morgan Stanley is its global network of talented professionals. Every project unites specialists across products, industries and regions, empowering me to deliver innovative solutions and greater value to our clients.
Minori Yuge
Fixed Income
It is rewarding to take part in client conversations that outline central bank policies, market flows and fiscal outlooks. I love learning about client challenges, building trust and proposing solutions that drive client success.
Masanori Ogiwara
Managing Director, Global Capital Markets
At Morgan Stanley, there is a culture of cooperation where employees from across the globe work together to put clients first. We collaborate to achieve common goals and conduct top-tier business in a top-tier way.
Kenichiro Bernier
Institutional Equity
My journey from intern to analyst has shown me the power of combining global perspectives with deep local market expertise. As a global financial firm in Japan, Morgan Stanley fosters a globally collaborative environment to address complex business needs in the local market.
Mia Nagasaka
Executive Director, Research
I value all the opportunities for collaboration that Morgan Stanley offers, in Japan and globally. Team members have active discussions and share their understanding of social and financial trends to reach the best investment solutions.
Ruka Saito
Finance
Improving our business while learning from other professionals across the Firm makes my work fulfilling. I welcome the challenge of analyzing transactions and proposing changes that reduce costs and enhance trading strategies.
Kana Okazawa
Executive Director, Legal and Compliance
Morgan Stanley is committed to skills development and offers opportunities to work with talented people to help shape employees’ careers. The Firm gave me the opportunity to spend part of my career in London, broadening my perspective. I now leverage that experience to further my own growth, contribute more effectively to the business in Tokyo, and support the development of others.
Akiko Kono
Executive Director, Firmwide Operations
Being part of a large global Firm means we offer a diverse range of services. This breadth gives leaders exposure to managing complex operations, strengthening controls and delivering tailored solutions that advance client goals.
Yusuke Maeda
Executive Director, Risk Management
Uniting varied expertise across the Firm is central to robust risk management. By harnessing our collective insights, we navigate complexity and regulations, enabling solutions that safeguard the business and deliver positive results for our clients.
Naoko Maruyama
Technology
Technology here is about more than just code; it’s about impact. Working in diverse, cross‑functional teams, I help design scalable solutions while continuously improving through open feedback and a culture that values curiosity and innovation.