Associate Market Manager

Position Summary

The Associate Market Manager plays a key role in the overall management of all aspects of the Market. Job functions include retaining employees, managing risk, driving revenue growth, increasing profitability, maintaining a superior and consistent level of client service, developing cohesive teams, and providing consistent leadership. The Associate Market Manager helps in ensuring proper fiscal management, personnel management and morale, and business ethics and practices, as well as compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations. In addition, it is expected that individuals successful in this role will be goal-oriented and interested in pursuing future Branch or other management positions. The Associate Market Manager reports directly to the Market Executive.

Leadership Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads by example by maintaining a positive morale, a track record of personal growth or reputation for growth, has ethical business practices, and demonstrates a commitment to diversity and respect for others
• Leverages the resources of the Firm to achieve the highest level of success
• Plays a key role in leading Market’s efforts of sales and growth
• Builds an effective team across the Market by communicating relevant information on a timely basis and conducting meetings on behalf of the Market Executive
• Participates in Market and Region initiatives, including sales, hiring, recruitment, diversity, and community outreach
• Plays a key role in growing the Market through hiring, lateral recruiting and training
• Has a thorough understanding of the Firm’s products and those of its strategic partners; uses this knowledge to provide resources and direction to drive sales
• Possesses a good understanding of the Firm’s resources; able to direct the sales force to the right resources in an efficient manner as to make the sales process more efficient
• Has the ability to effectively apply product/business knowledge to recruiting efforts
• Assists in regulatory, legal and compliance issues including: Risk management for the Market in regards to monitoring sales, human resources, and legal and regulatory practices
• Aids in the creation and administration of an Annual Supervisory Plan for the Market
• Contributes to establishing a core compliance model in offices under supervision
• Sells opportunities to grow business and drive sales by capitalizing on Firm initiatives
• Aids Market Executive in driving corporate marketing initiatives to help increase market share in High Net Worth households

Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• At least 4 or more years of experience as a Financial Advisor (with satisfactory production and compliance record), or comparable product area or management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Licenses and Registrations: Active Series 7, 8 (or 9 and 10), 66 (or 63 and 65) and 3 registrations (Series 31 acceptable if Branch conducts managed futures business only)
• Other licenses as required for role or by management

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to manage a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to interact with senior management team, Financial Advisors, support staff, clients and corporate and field personnel as needed
• Ability to own projects at a Market level
• Organizes and prioritizes work, meets deadlines, and completes projects

Reports To

Dual reporting into the Market Executive and the Regional Chief Operating Officer

All Candidates Should Verify Eligibility

Before applying, candidates should verify that they meet the minimum eligibility requirements.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

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.