Client Service Associate

Client Service AssociateClient Service Associates provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s)/Private Wealth Advisor(s)/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 SupportCultivate and enhance new and existing client relationships through active communication with clients, processing client requests, resolving inquiries, providing guidance and making sure key information and documentation remains currentIdentify and assist with Firm services and solutions that support clients' needs including banking products and services and secure, digital offerings like Morgan Stanley Online and Morgan Stanley MobileConfirm authorization and authenticate client when processing requestsOnboard and maintain client accounts, including collecting client information and required documentation, capturing and assessing risk, processing money movement transactions and handling estate needs as examplesInput orders at the direction of clients and/or Financial Advisor(s), discuss reinvestment options and corporate actions with clients at the direction of Financial AdvisorsPrepare financial plans, client reports, and other materials for client meetingsReview and take appropriate action on client account alertsOtherPartner with Financial Advisor(s) in developing a business plan and delivering against a client service modelSupport the team's marketing strategy by maintaining marketing materials, including digital and social media platforms, and planning client events and seminarsActively engage in available training and education programs – including firm strategic priorities, professional development and staying current on policies, procedures and new platforms and attend scheduled targeted/monthly field service professional and/or training callsPerform administrative duties that support Financial Advisors in daily business practices, including but not limited to, telephone coverage, business travel arrangements, coordination of client meetings, prepare travel & expense reports, and file & calendar maintenanceProactively participate in firm initiatives directed by local managementRegularly seek opportunities to use firm resources for peer sharing and collaborating with Financial AdvisorsEducation, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:Education and/or ExperienceWillingness to obtain Series 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA)Two or more years of industry experience preferredHigh School Diploma/EquivalencyCollege degree preferredKnowledge/SkillsStrong industry, product, and branch procedures knowledgeExceptional writing, interpersonal and client service skillsDetail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasksStrong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office productsTeam player with the ability to collaborate with othersAbility to work in a fast-paced, evolving environmentGoal oriented, self-motivated and results drivenKnowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accountsReports to:Business Service OfficerTo qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley:At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated – and we've done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. 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.Job Posting Pay RangeSalary range for the position: [$35,630 - $85,000] per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, 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 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.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: