Client Service Associate

711 MS Smith Barney, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL seeks a Client Service Associate to support Financial Advisors and teams, build client relationships, and handle routine requests. The role emphasizes service quality, accuracy, and timely communication.

The candidate will work on administrative tasks, data entry, and coordination of client needs, while learning firm procedures and digital tools. Strong writing and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and client-service mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide service coverage for a FA/PWA/team and assist with client relationships.
• Process money movement requests and respond to non-investment questions.
• Enter profile data and prepare documents; assist with digital tools enrollment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Client service excellence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Client Service Associates provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. Through regular interactions with clients, individuals in this role build trusted relationships. Leading with a client first mindset, a successful candidate for this role will have strong interpersonal skills and will be able to assist clients with their everyday needs.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

CLIENT SUPPORT

Provide service coverage for a FA/PWA/team including: Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships Executing money movement transactions at the request of the client and/or FA/PWA Answering general non-investment related questions concerning client accounts, including relaying stock positions and providing account balances (e.g., funds due and margin debit) Enter profile information or pre-fill account documentation on client accounts and/or documents in a clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA Educating or enrolling clients in digital tools (e.g. MSOnline, eSign, eAuthorization) Supporting the FAs/PWAs/teams’ marketing strategy (e.g., website maintenance) Assist FAs/PWAs/teams in delivering against their business plan and client service model Remaining current on all policies, procedures and new platforms Participating in firm initiatives (e.g., training or education programs), special projects and/or other duties directed by local management

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Answering inbound phone calls or making outbound calls (e.g., scheduling follow-up calls with FAs/PWAs/teams as needed) Managing the calendar including coordinating meetings or events with logistics such as material prep (e.g., maintaining agendas, sending calendar invites with Zoom credentials) Maintaining travel itineraries, preparing expense reports and managing the reimbursement process Assisting with general in-office support functions such as copying, filing and scanning documentation Preparing and submitting expense reports for processing at the direction of the FA/PWA

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS

Education and/or Experience High School Diploma/Equivalency College degree preferred Industry experience is a plus Willingness to obtain Series 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) Knowledge/Skills Detail orientated with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) Exceptional writing, interpersonal and client service skills Strong time management skills Team player with the ability to collaborate with others Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment Adaptable and ability to multi-task Goal oriented, self-motivated and results driven

Reports to Business Service Officer

Reports to Business Service Officer

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 copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. 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. At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.

What We Do

What We Do