Business Service Officer

Morgan Stanley•Boston, MA

9d•$120,000 - $165,000

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. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: People Management and Communication 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 Operational Oversight 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 Morgan Stanley EOE committed to diversifying its workforce. M/F/D/V Version: 03/23/23 Morgan Stanley Business Service Officer Job Description 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 delegates by the Market Business Service Officer

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
Administer other duties as delegates by the Market Business Service Officer