Wealth Management Team COO: Investment & Client Strategy

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

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking an Investment Consultant - Team Chief Operating Officer to lead and coordinate all business operations for a Financial Advisor/PWA team. Responsibilities include guiding strategic initiatives, overseeing client investments, and ensuring efficient team performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), 10+ years of experience, and active licenses (Series 7, 63) with RA registrations where required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent certification.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Active Series 7 and 63; must maintain RA registration where required.
• Product and state licenses may be required in parallel with Financial Advisors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team priorities and align on business goals.
• Coordinate business matters and track progress to resolution.
• Guide strategic initiatives—asset acquisition, growth, and performance.
• Organize information for Advisors to facilitate decisions.
• Enhance client relationships through exceptional service.
• Assess client needs and delegate actions within the team.
• Manage client communications strategy.
• Assist in staff hiring, training, and performance input.
• Evaluate new services for integration into offerings.
• Oversee client investment functions and reporting metrics.
• Lead client onboarding with appropriate investment strategy.
• Monitor team compensation including staff salaries and funding.
• Develop client relationships through financial planning and wealth management.
• Advise clients according to team strategy.
• Analyze investment opportunities and client needs; recommend strategies.
• Prepare and deliver client/seminar presentations for business development.

Skills

Financial knowledge

Communication skills

Compliance knowledge

Client communication

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

10+ years experience preferred

Series 7 & 63 licenses

RA registration and state licenses

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking an Investment Consultant - Team Chief Operating Officer to lead and coordinate all business operations for a Financial Advisor/PWA team. Responsibilities include guiding strategic initiatives, overseeing client investments, and ensuring efficient team performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), 10+ years of experience, and active licenses (Series 7, 63) with RA registrations where required.