Client Service Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

Client Service Associates provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. 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 will be able to assist clients with their everyday needs.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

CLIENT SUPPORT

Provide service coverage for a FA/PWA/team including:

Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships
Executing money movement transactions at the request of the client and/or FA/PWA
Answering general non-investment related questions concerning client accounts, including relaying stock positions and providing account balances (e.g., funds due and margin debit)
Enter profile information or pre-fill account documentation on client accounts and/or documents in a clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA
Educating or enrolling clients in digital tools (e.g. MSOnline, eSign, eAuthorization)
Supporting the FAs/PWAs/teams’ marketing strategy (e.g., website maintenance)
Assist FAs/PWAs/teams in delivering against their business plan and client service model
Remaining current on all policies, procedures and new platforms
Participating in firm initiatives(e.g., training or education programs), special projects and/or other duties directed by local management

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:

Answering inbound phone calls or making outbound calls (e.g., schedulingfollow-up calls with FAs/PWAs/teams as needed)
Managing the calendar including coordinating meetings or events with logistics such as material prep (e.g., maintaining agendas, sending calendar invites with Zoom credentials)
Maintaining travel itineraries, preparing expense reports and managing the reimbursement process
Assisting with general in-office support functions such as copying, filing and scanning documentation
Preparing and submitting expense reports for processing at the direction of theFA/PWA

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:

High School Diploma/Equivalency
College degree preferred
Industry experience is a plus
Willingness to obtainSeries 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA)

Knowledge/Skills

Detail orientated with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
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

Morgan Stanleys goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Job: Wealth Management

Title: Client Service Associate

Location: Wisconsin-Waukesha

Requisition ID: 3260012