Client Service Associate

Morgan Stanley

About the Role

Client Service Associates provide exceptional service to 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.

Key Responsibilities

CLIENT SUPPORT

• Provide service coverage for a FA/PWA/team.
• Support the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships.
• Execute money movement transactions at the request of the client and/or FA/PWA.
• Answer 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.
• Educate or enroll clients in digital tools (e.g., MSOnline, eSign, eAuthorization).
• Support the FAs/PWAs/teams’ marketing strategy (e.g., website maintenance).
• Assist FAs/PWAs/teams in delivering against their business plan and client service model.
• Remain current on all policies, procedures, and new platforms.
• Participate in firm initiatives (e.g., training or education programs), special projects, and/or other duties directed by local management.

Administrative Support

• Answer inbound phone calls or make outbound calls (e.g., scheduling follow-up calls with FAs/PWAs/teams as needed).
• Manage the calendar, including coordinating meetings or events with logistics such as material prep (e.g., maintaining agendas, sending calendar invites with Zoom credentials).
• Maintain travel itineraries, prepare expense reports, and manage the reimbursement process.
• Assist with general in-office support functions such as copying, filing, and scanning documentation.
• Prepare and submit 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