Wealth Management - Client Segments COO Team - Associate
Morgan Stanley
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Department Overview:
The Client Segments Strategy and Execution team serves as the strategy team for the Head of Wealth Management Client Segments. The team is responsible for helping the broader WMCS Organization in: (1) serving clients across our Advisor, Workplace, and Direct channels;
(2) ensuring we are meeting clients wherever they are on their financial journey, supporting their growth, and deepening relationships over time; (3) promoting integration and innovation across WMCS's various client-facing channels.
The team’s responsibilities are categorized across four verticals: Strategic Planning & Corporate Development, Business Management, “Chief of Staff” function and Special Projects. The team’s portfolio is ever-changing: in the past, projects included driving inorganic growth initiatives, assisting in the E*Trade integration, managing the annual budget process, and managing all internal/external speaking engagements for the Head of Wealth Management Client Segments.
Key Responsibilities:
The role will provide strategy/analytics support to Client Segments COO team as well as to senior/experienced members of WMCS StratEx team across all four verticals of projects, with responsibility for (but not limited to) the following:
Proposing & evaluating proposals to drive organic and inorganic growth.
Building internal and external presentations for Head of WMCS across a range of topics and strategic initiative updates
Conducting quantitative analyses and assessing the economic impact of any strategic recommendations to drive change.
Contributing to broader business management needs such as: 1) coordinating annual budgeting across the organization, 2) managing an inventory of strategic initiatives and obtaining regular updates from the rest of the leadership team, and 3) running monthly management reporting in collaboration with partners from finance, HR, marketing, risk, compliance, etc.
Proactively recommending ideas to improve organizational efficiencies and effectiveness.
Owning and driving major projects as they come online.
Provide support to the India offshore management team, as needed.
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with 3-6 years of experience
Former management consultant, investment banking, or corporate strategy experience preferred.
Required Skills:
Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to learn new technology and systems.
Understanding of the Wealth Management business and products
Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster strong relationships at all levels.
Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to function in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Strong business judgment and problem-solving skills
Registration Required:
None
EOE M/F/D/V Committed to Diversity
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.