Business Service Officer

Morgan Stanley•Washington, DC

13d

About The Position

Business Service Officers (BSO) are responsible for shaping the future of service by modernizing our client experience through an elevated standard of care. The Business Service Officer (BSO) will report directly to the Market Business Service Officer (MBSO) and is responsible for the supervision, management of Support Professionals and execution of all business and service functions within the assigned branches. Additional job responsibilities include facilitating communication and training for Service Professionals, partner with Market Sales and Risk teams to ensure execution in all aspects of the business and further support the MBSO with delivering on service initiatives. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent education
Previous industry experience
Active Series 7 (GS), Series 9 and Series 10 (SU), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required
Other licenses as required for the role or by management
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and resolve complex needs and escalate as necessary
Ability to identify issues and trends in order to anticipate change and provide comprehensive solutions and remedies
Evidence of strong leadership and talent development capabilities
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Exceptional conflict resolution skills
Ability to manage relationships, motivate and lead groups of people at various levels throughout the market
Knowledge of Firm’s Risk & Compliance policies
Ability to think strategically

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the Branch in executing the organization’s strategic priorities by influencing and coaching behavioral change with a focus on consistency, quality, and compliance with Firm policies and procedures
Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Support and Service Professionals
Promote cross-training, learning, development and recognition of Service and Support Professionals within the market
Facilitate the interviewing, selection and onboarding of new hires, including newly recruited Financial Advisors and their Support Professionals
Partner with MBSO and Human Resources regarding all aspects of people management, including annual performance reviews, performance management and conflict resolution
Maintain strong relationships with key partners within the Branch, Market, Region and Home Office including participation in team meetings, regional and national calls
Consistently conduct Support Professional one-on-one meetings for coaching opportunities, career goal setting, job related activities, firm opportunities and team building; this includes meeting with Advisor teams to address service needs
Manage and oversee Support Professionals coverage for Financial Advisors in the Branch
Identify Support Professional recognition opportunities within the market through sharing of best practices, success stories and achievements
Promote a branch culture that’s consistent with the Firm’s core values, including championing diversity and inclusion
Manages travel and entertainment expenses for Advisors as well as other firm programs to manage budget tracking and forecasting with adherence to Firm policies
Facilitate and manage resolution of client inquiries/requests
Participate in national calls to lean about new platform changes, policy and procedure updates, share best practices and learn about other timely updates
Identify and implement process improvements to ensure teams are maximizing productivity and driving efficiencies
Additional operational oversight may be required
Administer other duties as delegated by the Market Business Service Officer

Benefits

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)
Short/Long Term Disability
annual discretionary incentive compensation award