2027 Japan Summer Analyst Program (Tokyo)
Internship Programs
Our Summer Analysts have the opportunity to be involved in an immersive orientation program and learn about our culture as well as the benefits and responsibilities of being a member of the Firm. You will participate in an intensive division-specific training program focused on developing a strong foundation in the basic skills of financial analysis, accounting and valuation, and work on a wide range of transactions.
In addition, Summer Analysts have many opportunities to exchange ideas and network with peers, mentors and senior managers through team-building sessions and benefit from working alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects during their internship. Our internship programs are designed to provide a realistic view by having the interns assume the functions of Full-Time Analysts.
Qualifications and Skills
- Graduating from an overseas university (outside of Japan) between October 2027 and September 2028 from any degree / discipline, or studying abroad outside of Japan during the academic year from June 2026 to September 2027
- Proficiency in both English and Japanese*
- Interested in starting their career in Tokyo
*Candidates with all levels of Japanese proficiency are welcome to apply. Japanese proficiency is considered alongside your business preferences and other skill sets.
If you are studying towards an MBA, please apply for our 2027 Investment Banking Division Summer Associate Program (Tokyo) instead.
Hiring Business Areas
Our unique program allows you to submit one application to be considered across all our hiring business areas, based on the preferences you provide. We offer opportunities in the the below business areas.
- Finance
- Institutional Equity Sales & Trading (including Quantitative Finance)
- Investment Banking
- Technology
Internship Period
10 weeks between June and August 2027
Application Process and Deadline
The application process may vary by division but typically follows:
- CV + Online Assessment
- On-Demand Video Interview
- Zoom Interviews
- Final Interview (Zoom/in-person options available, based on candidates’ location)
- Application deadline #1: Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 23:55 JST
- Application deadline #2: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 23:55 JST
We recruit on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready.
Opportunities for those graduating from a Japanese University
If you’re graduating from a university in Japan between September 2027 and September 2028 and not studying abroad during this upcoming academic year, please apply to our 2028 Full-Time Analyst Program instead. Applications will open this September, via our website.
What you can expect from Morgan Stanley
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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 visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.
