Juan Cruz

Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Morgan Stanley

Juan Cruz is a Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Morgan Stanley, specializing in Latin American Financials with a particular focus on major institutions such as Banco do Brasil, Itaú Unibanco, BTG Pactual, and Grupo Financiero Banorte. Known for his incisive analysis and investment recommendations, Cruz has maintained a strong track record, consistently ranking among top regional analysts and achieving a success rate above 65% on platforms like TipRanks with above-market average annualized returns. He began his career at JPMorgan Chase in the mid-2000s, later advancing through positions at other reputable financial institutions before joining Morgan Stanley in 2011. Cruz holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses and is recognized for his deep industry expertise and respected presence across Latin American equity research rankings.