Client Relationship Analyst
Morgan Stanley
About the Role
Client Relationship Analysts provide exceptional service to clients and support Financial Advisors (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisors (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. Through regular interactions with clients, individuals in this role build trusted relationships. A successful candidate will have a client-first mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to assist clients with their everyday needs.
Key Responsibilities
CLIENT SUPPORT
- 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).
- Entering profile information or pre-filling account documentation on client accounts/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).
- Assisting FAs/PWAs/teams in a clerical capacity with research relating to investment portfolio holdings, performance reporting, etc., and preparing materials for client meetings using firm-approved systems.
- Assisting with data entry for key client needs such as new account opening and financial planning at the direction of the FAs/PWAs/teams.
- Supporting the FAs/PWAs/teams’ marketing strategy (e.g., website maintenance).
- Assisting 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., scheduling follow-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 the FA/PWA.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma/Equivalency.
- College degree preferred.
- Industry experience is a plus.
- Willingness to obtain Series 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA).
Knowledge/Skills
- Detail-oriented 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