Client Relationship Analyst at Morgan Stanley

Client Relationship Analyst

Client Relationship Analysts 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 Support

Provide 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)
• Entering profile information or pre-filling 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)
• 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

Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

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