Wealth Management Associate

Morgan Stanley•Syracuse, NY

1d•$75,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Wealth Management Associates provide exceptional service to clients and support Financial Advisors (FAs), Private Wealth Advisors (PWAs), and their teams. As senior members of the service team, they build trusted relationships through regular client interactions and deliver an exceptional client experience. The role may also support digital marketing, portfolio holdings and proposal tools, and financial planning. The associate provides client-service coverage, supports business development and marketing activities, and may prepare client reports or financial plans and assist with research using firm-approved systems. The role reports to the Business Service Officer. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

At least 5 years of work experience in a field relevant to the position.
Active Series 7 (GS) license.
Series 66 (AG/RA), or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) licenses.
Strong leadership skills.
Knowledge of financial services products, including equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts.
Technical proficiency and ability to learn new and updated platforms quickly.
Detail orientation, superior organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
Expert knowledge of basic personal computers, MS Office (particularly MS Excel), and internet applications.
Exceptional writing, interpersonal, and client service skills.
Strong time-management skills.
Ability to collaborate with others as a team player.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment; adapt and multitask; and remain goal-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Cultivate relationships with internal and external business partners and colleagues.
Support the FA/PWA/team in enhancing new and existing client relationships by delivering an exceptional client experience.
Support the team’s client service model, including preparing for regular meetings and tracking follow-ups.
Ensure client service functions are completed in a timely manner and assign work to team members as needed.
Provide backup coverage for Client Service Associate responsibilities when requested, including money movement transactions, responding to general non-investment account questions, educating or enrolling clients in digital tools, and entering unsolicited or solicited orders in a clerical capacity.
Stay current on policies, procedures, and platforms, and share reminders and best practices with service team members.
Help organize and execute the FA/PWA/team business plan, partnering with stakeholders such as Practice Strategy Consultants and Branch Management.
Carry out administrative elements of digital and in-person marketing strategies, including conferences, seminars, webinars, websites, social media, and email communications.
Prepare and review client reports or financial plans for existing or prospective clients using firm-approved systems, when requested.
Assist with research using firm-approved systems, when requested.
Participate in existing-client or prospective-client meetings as requested, representing the service perspective.
Participate in firm initiatives, training or education programs, special projects, and other duties directed by local management.