Consulting Group Analyst

PowerToFly; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley seeks a Consulting Group Analyst to support Financial Advisors, Private Wealth Advisors and teams with client service, digital marketing, portfolio tooling, and reporting. The role includes preparing materials, tracking follow-ups, and assisting with research and client meetings in a fast-paced wealth management environment.

Five-plus years of relevant experience, a four-year degree or professional certification, and active Series 7/66 or 63/65 are required, with potential to

Qualifications

• Five plus years of experience in a field relevant to the position.
• Four-year college degree or professional certification preferred.
• Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required.
• Ability to obtain CIMA or CFA designation.

Responsibilities

• Support FA/PWA/team with client service and meeting preparation.
• Provide backup coverage for routine client service activities and education on digital tools.
• Prepare and review client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems.
• Assist with research using firm-approved systems and participate in client meetings.

Skills

MS Excel

Client service

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Adaptable

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or professional certification preferred

Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA)

CIMA or CFA designation (to obtain)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Consulting Group Analysts provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s)(FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. As a key member of the service team, insupporting FA/PWA/team, this role will focus on assisting in areas such as digital marketing, portfolio holdings and/or proposal tools, financial planning, reporting and analysis. The Consulting Group Analystis also responsible for matters of technical policy and standards, presentation materials, andperformance measurement for technically advanced accounts.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Service:As a key member of the service team, provide coverage for a FA/PWA/team including:

• Assisting the FA/PWA/team in delivering against their client service model, including preparing for regular meetings and tracking follow-ups
• Providing backup coverage for traditional registered or unregistered Client Service Associate responsibilities at the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, such as executing money movement transactions, answering general non-investment related questions concerning clients' accounts, educating or enrolling clients in digital tools (e.g., MS Online), accepting or entering unsolicited orders and/or entering solicited orders in a clerical capacity
• Remaining current on all policies, procedures and new platforms

Business Development Support:

• At the direction of FA/PWA/team, executing against all administrative elements of digital and in person marketing strategies including conferences and seminars or webinars, websites, social media and regular email connectivity
• At the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, preparing and reviewing various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clients
• At the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, assisting with research using firm-approved systems
• At the request of FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lens
• Participating in firm initiatives (e.g., training or education programs), special projects and/or other duties directed by local management

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:

Education and/or Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a field relevant to the position required
• Four-year college degree or professional certification preferred
• Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required
• Additional product licenses may be required
• Willingness to obtain the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) or Chartered FinancialAnalyst (CFA) designation

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options,mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts
• Technically proficient and quick learner of new and updated platforms
• Detail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Expert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (particularly MS Excel) and internetapplications
• 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

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

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.