Client Service Associate

711 MS Smith Barney, LLC; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 5,630,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Registered Client Service Associate to provide dedicated service to clients and support Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors. You will help cultivate client relationships, process money movements, and handle routine inquiries with a client-first mindset.

Responsibilities include account setup and maintenance, education on digital tools, and contributing to marketing efforts while staying current on policies and platforms.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalency; college degree preferred.
• Licenses: Active Series 7 and Series 66 or Series 63 and Series 65 required.
• Knowledge: Financial services products including equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance and managed accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide client service coverage for FAs/PWAs/teams.
• Enter and maintain client account information and documentation.
• Educate clients on digital tools and onboarding processes.
• Assist with marketing efforts and client service model.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, and platforms.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client service

Time management

Multitasking

Strong writing

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalency

College degree preferred

Active Series 7 (GS)

Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG)

Series 65 (RA)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Registered 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

Providing 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/team
• 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 aa clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team
• Educating or enrolling clients in digital tools (e.g. MSOnline, eSign, eAuthorization)
• Onboard and maintain client accounts, including collecting client information and required documentation in a clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team
• Provide existing clients with details around their account information (e.g., investment objectives, risk tolerance)
• Accept or enter unsolicited orders and/or enter solicited orders in a clerical capability at the direction of the FA/PWA/team
• 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 with updates on service requests (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 Active Series 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) Two or more years of industry experience preferred Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts 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 multitask Goal oriented, self-motivated and results driven

Reports To:

Business Service Officer

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).

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. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $15 and $40.87 per hour at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs. 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 a 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.

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