Portfolio Management Associate

711 MS Smith Barney, LLC; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Portfolio Management Associate to support Financial Advisors and PWAs in delivering tailored client experiences. You will help develop financial plans, review client reports, and assist with research and meetings, leveraging strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, a 4-year degree preferred, and active Series 7/66 or Series 63/65 licenses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a field relevant to the position
• Four-year college degree preferred
• Active Series 7 and Series 66 or Series 63 and Series 65 required
• Knowledge of financial services products including equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts
• Strong written, interpersonal and client service skills
• Proficient with MS Excel and general office software

Responsibilities

• Enter new or adjust existing asset allocations as directed by FA/PWA/team
• Prepare and review client reports from firm-approved systems
• Assist with research using firm-approved systems
• Participate in client meetings representing the service lens
• Update clients’ estate, trust, retirement, and insurance objectives as directed
• Review new client prospects developed through leads and referrals
• Support marketing efforts including conferences, seminars, webinars, websites and email communications
• Provide feedback on tools and resources to Portfolio Management partners

Skills

Client service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team player

Adaptable

Goal oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Series 7/66 licenses required

Alternative Series 63/65 licenses

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Portfolio Management Associates provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. As key members of the service team, they support FAs / PWAs/team with developing financial plans and investment strategies based on client goals. Leading with a client first mindset, a successful candidate for this role will have strong interpersonal skills and their focus will be on delivering an exceptional client experience. In supporting Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams, this role requires an in depth understanding of market conditions, trends and overall economic outlook.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• At the direction of the FA/PWA/team, entering new or adjusting existing asset allocations
• At the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, preparing and reviewing various client reports 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
• At the direction of the client or FA/PWA/team, making updates to clients’ estate, trust, retirement, and insurance objectives
• Reviewing new client prospects that are developed through leads and referrals in relation to the FA/PWA/team’s client service model
• At the direction of FA/PWA/team, executing against all clerical elements of digital and in-person marketing strategies including conferences and seminars or webinars, websites, social media and regular email connectivity
• Providing feedback and suggesting upgrades to Portfolio Management business partners on firm approved tools and resources

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS

• Education and/or Experience 2+ 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
• 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
• Job Description 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-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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $68,000 and $120,000 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 benefits 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.

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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