Private Wealth Management Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Wealth Management Analyst in Seattle to support Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors with client service, reporting, planning and digital marketing tasks. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, staying current on policies, and contributing to the firm’s business plan and client engagement activities.

Applicants should have 2+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree or professional certifications, and required licenses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position.
• Four-year college degree or professional certification preferred.
• Active Series 7 (GS), Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required.
• Knowledge of financial services products including equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts.
• Technically proficient and quick learner of new platforms.
• Detail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Expert knowledge of MS Office (especially 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 client service associate responsibilities as requested.
• Remaining current on all policies, procedures and new platforms.
• Assisting with organizing around and executing against the business plan with Practice Strategy Consultants and Branch Management.
• Executing digital and in‑person marketing strategies including conferences, seminars, webinars, websites and email connectivity.
• Preparing and reviewing client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clients.
• Assisting with research using firm-approved systems.
• Participating in client meetings, representing the service lens.
• Participating in firm initiatives, trainings and special projects directed by local management.

Skills

Client service

MS Excel

Time management

Team player

Analytical skills

Digital tools

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or professional certification

Series 7/66 or 63/65 licenses

Tools

MS Office Suite

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:

• 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
• 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 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-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.

Salary range for the position: [$68,000 - $120,000] per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component.

Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings

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.