Senior Investment Strategy Lead for Wealth Teams

711 MS Smith Barney, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Director of Investments in New York to provide senior-level investment oversight and client-focused service. The role supports Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors, develops investment policy, and leads reporting and performance analysis across the team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years’ relevant experience, advanced credentials, and required securities licenses. You will guide asset allocation, engage with managers, and ensure alignment with the firm’s

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position.
• Advanced degree or professional certification.
• Active Series 7 and Series 66 or Series 63 and Series 65 required.
• Additional product licenses may be required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and oversees investment functions including the oversight of policies, procedures, reporting and performance metrics via firm approved resources and systems.
• Partners with FA/PWA/team on the selection and oversight of investment managers, the development of asset allocation models and executes the implementation of the investment strategy.
• Establishes relationships within the investment community to ensure access to best-in-class research and managers.
• Evaluates investment managers on behalf of FA/PWA/team, if necessary, to re-balance assets and terminate and hire managers to ensure managers and investment mandates align with the investment policy.
• Reviews and sharing insights regarding the appropriate benchmarks for the current asset allocation to the FA/PWA/team.
• At the request of FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lens.
• Serve as a coordinator for business matters related to the team, ensuring that they are directed to the appropriate contact, addressed properly, efficiently and judiciously, and track progress until resolved.
• At the direction 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.

Skills

Leadership

Finance products

MS Office

Attention to detail

Client service

Time management

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Adaptable

Results driven

Education

Advanced degree or professional certification

Tools

Series 7

Series 66

Series 63

Series 65

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Director of Investments in New York to provide senior-level investment oversight and client-focused service. The role supports Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors, develops investment policy, and leads reporting and performance analysis across the team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years’ relevant experience, advanced credentials, and required securities licenses. You will guide asset allocation, engage with managers, and ensure alignment with the firm’s