Wealth Management Analyst

Morgan Stanley•El Segundo, CA

21h

About The Position

Wealth Management Analysts provide exceptional service to clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. As a key member of the service team, this role will focus on assisting in areas such as digital marketing, portfolio holdings and/or proposal tools, financial planning, reporting and analysis. The position involves assisting the FA/PWA/team in delivering against their client service model, including preparing for regular meetings and tracking follow-ups. It also provides backup coverage for traditional Client Service Associate responsibilities, such as executing money movement transactions, answering general non-investment related questions, educating clients on digital tools, and entering unsolicited or solicited orders. Analysts are expected to remain current on all policies, procedures, and new platforms. Furthermore, the role supports business development by assisting FAs/PWAs/teams in organizing and executing their business plan, managing administrative elements of digital and in-person marketing strategies (including conferences, seminars, webinars, websites, social media, and email connectivity), preparing and reviewing client reports or financial plans, assisting with research, and participating in client meetings. Analysts are also expected to participate in firm initiatives, special projects, and other duties directed by local management.

Requirements

2+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position required
Active Series 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required
Knowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts
Technically proficient and quick learner of new and updated platforms
Detail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize
Expert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (particularly MS Excel) and internet applications
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 multi-task
Goal oriented, self-motivated and results driven

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree or professional certification preferred
Additional product licenses may be required

Responsibilities

Assisting the FA/PWA/team in delivering against their client service model, including preparing for regular meetings and tracking follow-ups
Providing backup coverage for traditional registered or unregistered Client Service Associate responsibilities at the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, such as executing money movement transactions, answering general non-investment related questions concerning client accounts, educating or enrolling clients in digital tools (e.g., MS Online), accepting or entering unsolicited orders and/or entering solicited orders in a clerical capacity
Remaining current on all policies, procedures and new platforms
Assisting the FA/PWA/team in organizing around and executing against their business plan, partnering closely with other market stakeholders such as Practice Strategy Consultants and Branch Management
At the direction of FA/PWA/team, executing against all administrative elements of digital and in person marketing strategies including conferences and seminars or webinars, websites, social media and regular email connectivity
At the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, preparing and reviewing various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clients
At the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, assisting with research using firm-approved systems
At the request of FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lens
Participating in firm initiatives (e.g., training or education programs), special projects and/or other duties directed by local management