Registered Client Service Associate

POSITION SUMMARY: Registered 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 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/team Answering general non-investment related questions concerning client accounts, including relaying stock positions, and providing account balances (e.g., funds due and margin debit) Entering profile information or pre-filling account documentation on client accounts and/or documents in a clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team Educating or enrolling clients in digital tools (e.g. MSOnline, eSign, eAuthorization) Onboarding and maintaining client accounts, including collecting client information and required documentation in a clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team Providing existing clients with details around their account information (e.g., investment objectives, risk tolerance) Accepting or entering unsolicited orders and/or entering solicited orders in a clerical capacity at the direction of the FA/PWA/team Supporting the FAs / PWAs / teams’ marketing strategy (e.g., website maintenance) Assisting 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 with updates on service requests (e.g., scheduling follow-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 the FA/PWA EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS: Education and/or Experience High School Diploma/Equivalency College degree preferred Active Series 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) Two or more years of industry experience preferred Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts 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 multitask Goal oriented, self-motivated and results driven Reports To: Business Service Officer Salary range for the position: $33,280 - $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 X Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. 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. We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. #J-18808-Ljbffr