Investment Strategy & Oversight Director

Morgan Stanley; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY seeks a Director of Investments to support Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors by developing, maintaining and overseeing the strategic investment policy. The role leads team reporting, performance metrics and asset allocation discussions, ensuring timely client communications and execution of investment strategies.

Requires 10+ years’ experience, an advanced degree or professional certification, and active licenses (Series 7/66 or 63/65).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position
• Advanced degree or professional certification or prior industry experience required
• Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required
• Additional product licenses may be required

Responsibilities

• Reviews and oversees investment functions including policy, reporting and performance metrics via firm approved resources and systems
• Partners with FA/PWA/team on the selection and oversight of investment managers and asset allocation models
• Establishes relationships within the investment community to access research and managers
• Evaluates managers to align with policy and rebalance assets as needed
• Reviews and shares insights regarding benchmarks for current asset allocation
• Participates in client meetings representing the service lens when requested
• Coordinates business matters for the team and tracks progress to resolution
• Prepares and reviews client reports or financial plans as directed

Skills

Leadership

Financial products knowledge

Technical proficiency

Detail oriented

Excel proficiency

Writing skills

Team player

Adaptability

Goal oriented

Education

Advanced degree or professional certification

10+ years of experience in relevant field

Financial licenses (Series 7/66 or 63/65)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY seeks a Director of Investments to support Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors by developing, maintaining and overseeing the strategic investment policy. The role leads team reporting, performance metrics and asset allocation discussions, ensuring timely client communications and execution of investment strategies.

Requires 10+ years’ experience, an advanced degree or professional certification, and active licenses (Series 7/66 or 63/65).