Business Service Officer

Morgan Stanley; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Business Service Officer to modernize client experiences and oversee service functions. The role requires strong leadership skills, a Bachelor's degree, and active financial licenses, with competitive salary and benefits reflected in the range of $110,000 to $185,000 annually.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Incentive compensation plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Valid financial licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Support and Service Professionals.
• Facilitate communication and training for Service Professionals.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and resolve complex needs

Evidence of strong leadership and talent development

Exceptional conflict resolution skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent education

Active Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, and Series 66 or 63 and 65

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POSITION SUMMARY

Business Service Officers (BSO) are responsible for shaping the future of service by modernizing our client experience through an elevated standard of care. The Business Service Officer (BSO) will report directly to the Market Business Service Officer (MBSO) and is responsible for the supervision, management of Support Professionals and execution of all business and service functions within the assigned branches. Additional job responsibilities include facilitating communication and training for Service Professionals, partner with Market Sales and Risk teams to ensure execution in all aspects of the business and further support the MBSO with delivering on service initiatives.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Business Service Officers (BSO) are responsible for shaping the future of service by modernizing our client experience through an elevated standard of care. The Business Service Officer (BSO) will report directly to the Market Business Service Officer (MBSO) and is responsible for the supervision, management of Support Professionals and execution of all business and service functions within the assigned branches. Additional job responsibilities include facilitating communication and training for Service Professionals, partner with Market Sales and Risk teams to ensure execution in all aspects of the business and further support the MBSO with delivering on service initiatives.

DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

People Management and Communication

• Lead the Branch in executing the organization’s strategic priorities by influencing and coaching behavioral change with a focus on consistency, quality, and compliance with Firm policies and procedures
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Support and Service Professionals
• Promote cross-training, learning, development and recognition of Service and Support Professionals within the market
• Facilitate the interviewing, selection and onboarding of new hires, including newly recruited Financial Advisors and their Support Professionals
• Partner with MBSO and Human Resources regarding all aspects of people management, including annual performance reviews, performance management and conflict resolution
• Maintain strong relationships with key partners within the Branch, Market, Region and Home Office including participation in team meetings, regional and national calls
• Consistently conduct Support Professional one-on-one meetings for coaching opportunities, career goal setting, job related activities, firm opportunities and team building; this includes meeting with Advisor teams to address service needs
• Manage and oversee Support Professionals coverage for Financial Advisors in the Branch
• Identify Support Professional recognition opportunities within the market through sharing of best practices, success stories and achievements
• Promote a branch culture that’s consistent with the Firm’s core values, including championing diversity and inclusion Operational Oversight
  
  

Operational Oversight

• Manages travel and entertainment expenses for Advisors as well as other firm programs to manage budget tracking and forecasting with adherence to Firm policies
• Facilitate and manage resolution of client inquiries/requests Morgan Stanley EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.
• Participate in national calls to lean about new platform changes, policy and procedure updates, share best practices and learn about other timely updates
• Identify and implement process improvements to ensure teams are maximizing productivity and driving efficiencies
• Additional operational oversight may be required
• Administer other duties as delegates by the Market Business Service Officer
  
  

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, And SKILLS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent education
• Previous industry experience
• Active Series 7 (GS), Series 9 and Series 10 (SU), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required
• Other licenses as required for the role or by management
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and resolve complex needs and escalate as necessary
• Ability to identify issues and trends in order to anticipate change and provide comprehensive solutions and remedies
• Evidence of strong leadership and talent development capabilities
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage relationships, motivate and lead groups of people at various levels throughout the market
• Knowledge of Firm’s Risk & Compliance policies
• Ability to think strategically
  
  

Reports To

• Market Business Service Officer
  
  

Direct Reports

• Support Professionals
  
  

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.

Salary range for the position: $110,000 and $185,000 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonusMorgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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