Wealth Management Analyst

About the Role

Wealth Management Analysts provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/teams on a daily basis. As a key member of the service team, this role focuses on assisting in areas such as digital marketing, portfolio holdings and/or proposal tools, financial planning, reporting, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for an FA/PWA/team, including:
  • 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.
• Business Development Support:
  • Assisting the FA/PWA/team in organizing 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 administrative elements of digital and in-person marketing strategies, including conferences, seminars, 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.
    • Assisting with research using firm-approved systems.
  • 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.

Requirements

• 2+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position.
• Four-year college degree or professional certification preferred.
• Active Series 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required.
• Additional product licenses may be required.

Skills

• Knowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts.
• Technically proficient and quick learner of new and updated platforms.
• Detail-oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Expert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (particularly MS Excel), and internet applications.
• 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

At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.