Risk Management - Executive Assistant

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

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About The Position

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”) is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to support the Co-Heads of Risk and their Risk Managers. This role involves collaborating with other administrative assistants and will include standard administrative functions such as scheduling/maintaining calendars, expense management, arranging travel, and other miscellaneous administrative requirements, as well as Risk-specific projects and tasks. MSIM operates in 23 countries with $781 billion in assets under management or supervision, striving to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse global client base.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Finance, Economics, or other related fields preferable.
• 8-10 years relevant administrative support experience, preferably in the asset management industry.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Prioritization, attention to detail and accuracy, follow-up with a sense of urgency, and strong organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently, ask for guidance as needed, and take direction.
• Flexible attitude with the willingness to take on new projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Corporate Services Travel Online (CSTO), Concur a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist risk managers across multiple risk stripes with various processes including: Keeping detailed committee meeting minutes, Administrative support for product approvals, Client requests & reporting, Seed capital notification management, Managing annual policy and procedure due diligence, Leverage AI for process improvement and streamlining projects
• Schedule and maintain calendars. This involves coordinating times, communicating and corresponding with internal/external participants, scheduling rooms, addressing technology needs, and handling catering arrangements as needed. Also involves using judgment with internal and external clients, navigating firm effectively, responding to requests, and having ability to re-prioritize calls/meetings as needed.
• Make domestic/international travel arrangements. This includes developing detailed agendas, managing any visa requirements, and addressing other travel/logistics related requirements as needed.
• Prepare, submit, and monitor expense reports.
• Manage telephone coverage as needed, including responding to inquiries, routing calls, and taking detailed messages.
• Demonstrate discretion with sensitive information related to firm, team, and/or staff.
• Special projects and requests as needed.

Benefits

• Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
• Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive