Group Director

Morgan Stanley; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles is seeking a Group Director to elevate service for Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors. This senior role defines team roles, shapes the client service model, and leads daily operations to deliver an exceptional client experience.

You will cultivate relationships, support meetings, prepare client reports, oversee staff, and drive initiatives with business partners. Strong leadership and deep knowledge of financial products are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position.
• Advanced degree or professional certification required.
• Active Series 7 and Series 66 or Series 63 and Series 65 required.
• Willingness to obtain additional licenses as needed.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with internal and external partners.
• Support FA/PWA/team in cultivating client relationships for an exceptional experience.
• Lead the development and management of the team’s client service model.
• Prepare and review client reports and financial plans.
• Participate in client meetings representing the service lens.
• Optimize business practices and oversee team priorities.
• Oversee Support Professionals and staff alignment with goals.
• Coordinate business matters and track resolution with care.
• Collaborate with BSO to hire, train, and evaluate staff.
• Develop strategies to execute business plans and manage compensation.

Skills

Leadership

Financial products knowledge

MS Excel

Client service

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree or certification

FINRA licenses: Series 7/66

Tools

MS Office

Financial software suites

Job description

Group Directors provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. The Group Director is a senior service level position for a Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams who is responsible for helping to shape the vision of client service model and business management by defining clear roles and responsibilities for each team member and by overseeing daily business operations. This industry professional leads the development, implementation, and management of all elements of the team’s client service model.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cultivating relationships with business partners and colleagues internally and externally
• Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships through an exceptional client experience
• Plays a leadership role in assisting the FA/PWA/team in developing and delivering against their client service model, including preparing for regular meetings as well as tracking follow-ups
• At the direction 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 FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lens
• Focusing with the FA/PWA/team and other business partners to optimize business practice efficiencies
• Oversee team Support Professionals to ensure alignment on team priorities and business goals
• Serve as a coordinator for business matters related to the team, ensuring that they are directed to the appropriate contact, addressed properly, efficiently and judiciously, and track progress until resolved
• Works in conjunction with the Business Service Officer (BSO) to oversee such team responsibilities as interviewing Support Professional candidates for hire, training team members and offering input on staff performance
• Oversees the development and implementation of strategies to execute Financial Advisor / Private Wealth Advisor business plans, which may include performance tracking and managing the support staff’s monthly compensation
• Works with the Market Business Service Officer and/or the Business Service Officer to promote and execute firm initiatives, projects, and remediations with team members

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:

Education and/or Experience

• 10+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position required
• Advanced degree or professional certification or industry experience required
• Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required
• Willingness to obtain additional licenses and/or designations as required

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong leadership 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 internet applications
• 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-taskGoal oriented, self-motivated and results driven

Reports to:

• Business Service Officer and/or Market 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.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $105,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year 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 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.