Digital Virtual Engagement Associate (VEA) - Alpharetta, GA

Morgan Stanley • Alpharetta, GA

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About The Position

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. The 2-year Virtual Engagement Associate (VEA) Program is the launching pad for a career at Morgan Stanley. Throughout the program, VEAs provide support to Financial Advisors (FAs) and Teams who aspire to modernize their practice and strengthen client relationships in a manner that leads to business growth. Digital VEAs leverage Morgan Stanley's state-of-the-art tools to help FAs increase client engagement by managing their digital presence via social media and business websites, as well as by creating consistent client-specific communication based on Morgan Stanley's unique Next Best Action tool.

Requirements

• Must hold a bachelor's degree
• Professional experience in finance, business development, management, marketing, sales, legal, accounting, education, military, or other business-related field preferred, but open to all majors
• Must have the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam prior to interviewing for this position
• Exemplary communication, presentation, problem solving, and time-management skills
• Organized, focused, and highly disciplined
• Ability to prioritize assignments based on the needs of assigned FAs
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without durational restrictions
• Successful completion of background check and pre-employment assessments

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with FAs to modernize their practice, enhance client relationships, and generate increased business
• Manage the digital presence for our FAs through their websites and social media
• Curate newsletter campaigns for advisors that cater to specific audiences
• Produce metrics to help FAs understand the impact you have made to the growth of their business
• Identify opportunities by proactively analyzing client relationships and recommend opportunities to FAs that will enrich the client experience
• Regularly participate in meetings with management to share best practices, planning wins and areas of improvement
• Establish, maintain, and support strong working relationships with FAs
• Seek constructive feedback and be open to coaching from both your Desk Management and FAs

Benefits

• Develop a robust understanding of the financial services industry and gain insight into one of the world's leading financial institutions
• Invest in your career with a top tier learning experience
• Obtain Series 7, and Series 63 licenses
• Benefit from a competitive base salary and a wide range of additional benefits including paid time off, savings programs, health care, insurance plans, student loan refinancing, fitness subsidy, and more
• Access to 401(k) offering with competitive firm matching, as well as access to the Morgan Stanley Employee Stock Purchase Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree