Wealth Management Associate

PowerToFly; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Dependent Day Care Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN seeks an experienced Senior Client Service professional to support Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors. You will help manage client relationships, support meetings, and drive digital marketing efforts while ensuring accurate service delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, licensing (Series 7/66 or 63/65), and a track record of delivering exceptional client experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position.
• Four-year college degree or professional certification preferred.
• Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66/63/65 licenses required.
• Additional product licenses may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide client service coverage for FA/PWA/team and maintain relationships.
• Support business development through digital and in-person marketing.
• Prepare for regular meetings and track follow-ups for clients.
• Ensure timely client service functions and delegate tasks as needed.
• Assist with money movement, questions, and enrollment in digital tools.
• Stay current on policies, procedures, and new platforms.

Skills

Client service leadership

Relationship-building

MS Office (Excel)

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor degree or cert

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Wealth Management Associates provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. As senior members of the service team, through regular interactions with clients, individuals in this role build trusted relationships. Leading with a client first mindset, a successful candidate for this role will have strong interpersonal skills and their focus will be on delivering an exceptional client experience. 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 and financial planning.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Service:

As a senior member of the service team, provide coverage for an FA/PWA/team including:

• Cultivating relationships with business partners and colleagues internally and externally
• Supporting the FA/PWA/team in enhancing new and existing client relationships by providing an exceptional client experience
• Assisting the FA/PWA/team in delivering against their client service model, including preparing for regular meetings as well as tracking follow-ups
• Ensuring all client service functions are performed in a timely manner, assigning work to team members on a daily basis if/as needed
• 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 clients 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 and sharing reminders and best practices with other service team members

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 inperson 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

Job Description

• 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:

Education and/or Experience

• 5+ 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

• Strong leadership 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
• 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: $75,000 - $125,000 / Yr. 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 benefits.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.