Client Service Associate - Part Time
About the role
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 will have strong interpersonal skills and will assist clients with their everyday needs.
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.
- Execute money movement transactions at the request of the client and/or FA/PWA.
- Answer 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.
- Educate or enroll clients in digital tools (e.g., MSOnline, eSign, eAuthorization).
- Support the FAs/PWAs/teams’ marketing strategy (e.g., website maintenance).
- Assist FAs/PWAs/teams in delivering against their business plan and client service model.
- Remain current on all policies, procedures, and new platforms.
- Participate in firm initiatives (e.g., training or education programs), special projects, and/or other duties directed by local management.
Administrative Support
- Answer inbound phone calls or make outbound calls (e.g., scheduling follow-up calls with FAs/PWAs/teams as needed).
- Manage the calendar, including coordinating meetings or events with logistics such as material prep (e.g., maintaining agendas, sending calendar invites with Zoom credentials).
- Maintain travel itineraries, prepare expense reports, and manage the reimbursement process.
- Assist with general in-office support functions such as copying, filing, and scanning documentation.
- Prepare and submit expense reports for processing at the direction of the FA/PWA.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/Equivalency (College degree preferred).
- Industry experience is a plus.
- Willingness to obtain Series 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA).
Skills
- Detail-oriented 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.
Benefits
Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including:
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account and 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 10 Vacation Days annually).
- 10 Paid Holidays.
- 401(k) plan.
- Short/Long Term Disability.
- Special perks reserved for employees.
For more information about our benefit offerings, visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com.
Pay
Salary range for the position: $35,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award and may participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component.