Private Wealth Management Analyst

Morgan Stanley; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Analysts provide exceptional client service and support to Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors. The role focuses on areas such as digital marketing, portfolio holdings, and financial planning, reporting, and analysis.

Key duties include preparing for meetings, tracking follow-ups, and delivering against the client service model. The position requires at least 2 years of relevant experience and a four-year degree, with Series 7/66/63/65 licenses

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist FAs/PWAs/teams in delivering client service and meetings, including follow-ups.
• Provide backup coverage for client service associate duties such as money movement questions and digital tools enrollment.
• Prepare client reports and financial plans from firm-approved systems.
• Support business development efforts and marketing activities, including conferences, seminars, and webinars.
• Participate in client meetings and firm initiatives directed by local management.

Skills

Client service

Financial planning basics

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

Four-year college degree

Professional certification preferred

Series 7/66/63/65 licenses required

Tools

MS Excel

Firm-approved systems

Job description

Wealth Management 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, in supporting Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams, this role will focus on assisting in areas such as digital marketing, portfolio holdings and/or proposal tools, financial planning, reporting and analysis.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Service:

• 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 client 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:

• Assisting the FA/PWA/team in organizing around and executing against their business plan, partnering closely with other market stakeholders such as Practice Strategy Consultants and Branch Management
• 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:

• 2+ years of work 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
• 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
• 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:

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.