Client Service Associate

POSITION SUMMARYClient Service Associates provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. Through regular interactions with clients, individuals in this role build trusted relationships. Leading with a client first mindset, a successful candidate for this role will have strong interpersonal skills and will be able to assist clients with their everyday needs.DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:CLIENT SUPPORTProvide service coverage for a FA/PWA/team including:

Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships

Executing money movement transactions at the request of the client and/or FA/PWA

Answering general non-investment related questions concerning client accounts, including relaying stock positions and providing account balances (e.g., funds due and margin debit)

Enter profile information or pre-fill account documentation on client accounts and/or documents in a clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA

Educating or enrolling clients in digital tools (e.g. MSOnline, eSign, eAuthorization)

Supporting the FAs/PWAs/teams’ marketing strategy (e.g., website maintenance)

Assist FAs/PWAs/teams in delivering against their business plan and client service model

Remaining current on all policies, procedures and new platforms

Participating in firm initiatives(e.g., training or education programs), special projects and/or other duties directed by local management

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:

Answering inbound phone calls or making outbound calls (e.g., schedulingfollow-up calls with FAs/PWAs/teams as needed)

Managing the calendar including coordinating meetings or events with logistics such as material prep (e.g., maintaining agendas, sending calendar invites with Zoom credentials)

Maintaining travel itineraries, preparing expense reports and managing the reimbursement process

Assisting with general in-office support functions such as copying, filing and scanning documentation

Preparing and submitting expense reports for processing at the direction of theFA/PWA

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:

High School Diploma/Equivalency

College degree preferred

Industry experience is a plus

Willingness to obtainSeries 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA)

Knowledge/Skills

Detail orientated with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize

Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

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

Reports to:

Business Service Officer

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $35,000 and $85,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).Job: Wealth Management Title: Client Service Associate Location: New York-Rochester Requisition ID: 3261618 Other Locations: Americas-United States of America-New York-Olean