Wealth Management Associate: Client Services & Strategy

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

Job summary

Morgan Stanley's Wealth Management Analysts provide exceptional service to clients and support Financial Advisor(s) and Private Wealth Advisor(s) on a daily basis. This role focuses on assisting in client service, business development, financial planning, reporting and analysis.

You will prepare for meetings, back up client service tasks, assist with digital marketing and events, and prepare client reports using firm-approved systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position required
• Four‑year college degree or professional certification preferred
• Active Series7 (GS), and Series66 (AG/RA) or Series63 (AG) and Series65 (RA) required
• Additional product licenses may be required

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

Skills

Client service

Financial services knowledge

Detail oriented

MS Excel

Team player

Communication

Adaptable

Education

Four-year college degree or professional certification

Active Series7 and Series66 or Series63 and Series65 licenses

Tools

MS Online

Portfolio reporting tools

Job description

Morgan Stanley's Wealth Management Analysts provide exceptional service to clients and support Financial Advisor(s) and Private Wealth Advisor(s) on a daily basis. This role focuses on assisting in client service, business development, financial planning, reporting and analysis.

You will prepare for meetings, back up client service tasks, assist with digital marketing and events, and prepare client reports using firm-approved systems.