UMA Portfolio Manager

Morgan Stanley; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 115 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive compensation

Diversity & inclusion

Resumo da oferta

Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Solutions Team seeks a Portfolio Manager to translate UMA program guidelines into executable trades in collaboration with Investment Managers and Financial Advisors. You will deliver portfolio analysis, construction, and daily management, coordinating across desks and clients.

The role requires 3–5 years in investments, strong communication, and the ability to work across time zones; Series 7/66 or willingness to obtain is expected.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or equivalent in business-related field is required.
• 3–5 years of investment experience are required.
• Knowledge of financial markets, advisory programs and regulations is essential.
• Series 7 and 66 designations are required or must be obtained within 90 days.

Responsabilidades

• Implement investment manager models per client guidelines and program specs.
• Act as liaison between investment managers, advisors, and clients.
• Provide portfolio analysis, construction, and daily management.
• Coordinate trade implementation with trading desk.
• Support development of solutions that improve efficiency and growth.
• Perform daily account management per client requests and specs.
• Offer customized cash management, asset allocation, and multi-account services.
• Assist financial advisors and sales teams with program details.
• Communicate program details clearly to stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Investment experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Ability to work across time zones

Formação académica

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business

Ferramentas

Series 7 license

Series 66 license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Portfolio Solutions Team

The Portfolio Solutions team provides investment products, portfolio management services, and Tax Management solutions for Consulting Group advisory programs, including Select UMA - the industry-leading Unified Managed Accounts program with over $300 Billion in assets under management. The team offers a comprehensive, unified approach to asset allocation, manager selection, account management, trading, and overall relationship management to Morgan Stanley’s Financial Advisors and their clients.

Portfolio Management Position Summary

The primary role of the Portfolio Manager is to implement Investment Managers and Financial Advisors trade instructions for the UMA program. PMs work directly with the Investment Managers’ and Financial Advisors teams throughout the model delivery and trading process. (e.g., understanding Investment Manager’s strategy, answering model delivery questions, assisting in accessing trade execution and account analytics information) Work closely with the Trade Solutions trading desk team

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement Investment Manager models based on clients’ guidelines and program specifications (e.g., asset allocation specifications)
• Interact as a liaison between Investment Managers, financial and Graystone advisors and clients
• Provide portfolio and individual account analysis, portfolio construction, implementation and daily management
• Manage and coordinate trade implementation and interact with trading team
• Participating in developing solutions and enhancements that drive business efficiencies and propel growth
• Daily account management based on client requests and program specifications (e.g., rebalancing thresholds)
• Provide customized services that include cash management, restriction management custom asset allocation models, portfolio rebalancing, multiple-accounts coordination and gradual portfolio transitions.
• Service Financial Advisors by providing information about Investment Managers, vehicle types and individual products
• Provide assistance to Financial Advisors, Consulting Group Sales Directors and Consulting Group Sales Support Desk by communicating program details effectively and efficiently

Trade Execution

• Equity SMA portfolios
• ETF’s
• Domestic Mutual Funds
• Interval Funds

FA/Client Service

• One Point of Contact
• FA and Client Conference Calls
• Portfolio Reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management required or Equivalent to degree with business related coursework.
• 3 to 5 years of investment experience
• Knowledge of financial securities markets, advisory programs and products, as well as legal and regulatory requirements
• Ability to deliver as an individual contributor while being a strong team player
• Ability to adapt to a continually changing work environment while managing multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written forms
• Series 7 and 66 designations required or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Ability to work international business trading hours

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.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $115,000 and $190,000 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 benefit 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.