Position Summary
Registered Client Relationship Analysts provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs) / Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs) / teams on a daily basis. Through regular interactions with clients, individuals in this role build trusted relationships. Leading with a client‑first mindset, a successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and will be able to assist clients with their everyday needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Client Support
- Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships
- Executing money‑movement transactions at the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team
- Answering general non‑investment related questions concerning client accounts, including relaying stock positions and providing account balances (e.g., funds due and margin debit)
- Entering profile information or pre‑filling account documentation on client accounts and/or documents in a clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team
- Educating or enrolling clients in digital tools (e.g., MSOnline, eSign, eAuthorization)
- Onboarding and maintaining client accounts, including collecting client information and required documentation in a clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team
- Providing existing clients with details around their account information (e.g., investment objectives, risk tolerance)
- Accepting or entering unsolicited orders and/or entering solicited orders in a clerical capacity at the direction of the FA/PWA/team
- Assisting Financial Advisor(s)/team in delivering against their business plan and client service model
- Supporting the Financial Advisor/team marketing strategy (e.g., website maintenance)
- Assisting FAs/PWAs/teams in a clerical capacity with research relating to investment portfolio holdings, performance reporting, etc. and preparing materials for client meetings using firm‑approved systems
- Assisting with data entry for key client needs such as new account opening and financial planning at the direction of the FAs/PWAs/teams
- Remaining current on all policies, procedures and new platforms
- Participating in firm initiatives (e.g., training or education programs), special projects and/or other duties directed by local management
Administrative Support
- Answering inbound phone calls or making outbound calls (e.g., scheduling follow‑up calls with FAs/PWAs/teams as needed)
- Managing the calendar including coordinating meetings or events with logistics such as material prep (e.g., maintaining agendas, sending calendar invites with Zoom credentials)
- Maintaining travel itineraries, preparing expense reports and managing the reimbursement process
- Assisting with general in‑office support functions such as copying, filing and scanning documentation
- Preparing and submitting expense reports for processing at the direction of the FA/PWA
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma/Equivalency
- College degree preferred
- Active Series 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA)
- Two or more years of industry experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts
- Detail‑oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- 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
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
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