Recruitment Process

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Morgan Stanley professionals will be at your school or hosting off-campus events across Asia from August to April. Our Asia bankers also conduct on-site events in North America and the United Kingdom in October each year. Check with your career services center and student-run organizations for a list of key dates.

While the majority of our internships and full-time analyst roles are for penultimate and final year students, some business areas accept applications from students earlier in their university studies for educational programs and employment. You can check the specific job postings for additional information.

We accept applications on our careers website. Deadlines vary by division and country, so check online. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible; the Asia Pacific application deadlines are earlier than other regions.

Clearly list your graduation date and current cumulative GPA, and submit a cover letter. We’re looking well-rounded individuals with diverse backgrounds. Don’t just write about your academic achievements, tell us about your interests, experiences, and what makes you unique.

Some of our divisions deliver testing prior to first-round interviews. First-round interviews may take place on the telephone, via video conferencing or on campus and focus on a combination of technical, competency and motivational questions. Some of our divisions may include language proficiency analysis.

We conduct final-round interviews in person at our offices or on campus. These could be a series of one-on-one talks, technical interviews, and group exercises, depending on the division.

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First, check with your career services center and student-run organizations for a listing of dates when Morgan Stanley representatives will be at your school. Make sure to attend our campus events, network with as many of our employees as possible and speak to them about their jobs.

While the majority of our internships and full-time analyst roles are for penultimate or final-year students, we also offer insight programmes specifically designed for first-year undergraduates (or second-year students on a four-year degree). You can check the specific job postings for more information.

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter here as early as you can. We review applications as they are received, and you don’t want to miss out on our application deadlines. Your CV should demonstrate good academic credentials and an actual or expected 2.1 in your degree.

In your cover letter, tell us why you are interested in joining Morgan Stanley and your chosen business area. Depending on which division you're applying, your application can also include several open-ended questions. You may need to take a combination of numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, logical reasoning tests, and accuracy. We recommend you take some practise tests to familiarise yourself with the format and content of these before you start the real ones. Practice makes perfect!

If successful, you will be asked to take an initial interview. This first-round interview may be on the telephone, via video conferencing or in person, depending on the division and your location.

The last stage of our selection process usually consists of one-on-one interviews, written tests, an individual presentation and a group exercise.

At Morgan Stanley, it’s our goal to match the right person with the right job. After all, people are our most valuable asset.

Everyone at Morgan Stanley Japan is a true global citizen committed to creating positive change throughout the world. Join us.

The best first step is to consult our Morgan Stanley Japan website and contact student-run organizations at your school for general processes and a list of key dates.

While the majority of our internships and full-time analyst roles are for junior and senior students, some business areas accept rising sophomore and rising junior students for educational programs and employment. You can check the specific job postings for additional information.

If you’re a student studying in Japan, register on the Morgan Stanley Japan website above to submit your application. For any students studying outside of Japan, please visit our website.

Depending on the division that you’re applying to, you may be required to take a combination of numerical and logical reasoning tests, as well as a language proficiency analysis.

If we think you may be a good fit here at Morgan Stanley Japan, you’ll be invited to a first-round interview. First-round interviews usually take place on the telephone, via video conferencing or in person.

Final round interviews generally take place in person, either at our offices or during the Boston Career Forum. They may consist of multiple one-on-one interviews and logical reasoning tests, depending on the division that you have applied.

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