Morgan Stanley
Group Director
Morgan Stanley, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Group Director
Job Number:
3260625
POSTING DATE: Oct 17, 2024
PRIMARY LOCATION: Americas-United States of America-Georgia-Atlanta
JOB: Wealth Management
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
JOB LEVEL: Professional
DESCRIPTION
POSITION SUMMARY
Group Directors provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. The Group Director is a senior service level position for a Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams who is responsible for helping to shape the vision of client service model and business management by defining clear roles and responsibilities for each team member and by overseeing daily business operations. This industry professional leads the development, implementation, and management of all elements of the team’s client service model.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Cultivating relationships with business partners and colleagues internally and externally
Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships through an exceptional client experience
Plays a leadership role in assisting the FA/PWA/team in developing and delivering against their client service model, including preparing for regular meetings as well as tracking follow-ups
At the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, preparing and reviewing various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clients
At the request of FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lens
Focusing with the FA/PWA/team and other business partners to optimize business practice efficiencies
Oversee team Support Professionals to ensure alignment on team priorities and business goals
Serve as a coordinator for business matters related to the team, ensuring that they are directed to the appropriate contact, addressed properly, efficiently and judiciously, and track progress until resolved
Works in conjunction with the Business Service Officer (BSO) to oversee such team responsibilities as interviewing Support Professional candidates for hire, training team members and offering input on staff performance
Oversees the development and implementation of strategies to execute Financial Advisor / Private Wealth Advisor business plans, which may include performance tracking and managing the support staff’s monthly compensation
Works with the Market Business Service Officer and/or the Business Service Officer to promote and execute firm initiatives, projects, and remediations with team members
Manage team client communications strategy
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS
Education and/or Experience
10+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position required
Advanced degree or professional certification or industry experience required
Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required
Willingness to obtain additional licenses and/or designations as required
Knowledge/Skills
Strong leadership skills
Knowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts
Technically proficient and quick learner of new and updated platforms
Detail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize
Expert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (particularly MS Excel) and internet applications
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 and/or Market Business Service Officer
Morgan Stanley
EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.
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Job Number:
3260625
POSTING DATE: Oct 17, 2024
PRIMARY LOCATION: Americas-United States of America-Georgia-Atlanta
JOB: Wealth Management
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
JOB LEVEL: Professional
DESCRIPTION
POSITION SUMMARY
Group Directors provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. The Group Director is a senior service level position for a Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams who is responsible for helping to shape the vision of client service model and business management by defining clear roles and responsibilities for each team member and by overseeing daily business operations. This industry professional leads the development, implementation, and management of all elements of the team’s client service model.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Cultivating relationships with business partners and colleagues internally and externally
Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships through an exceptional client experience
Plays a leadership role in assisting the FA/PWA/team in developing and delivering against their client service model, including preparing for regular meetings as well as tracking follow-ups
At the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, preparing and reviewing various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clients
At the request of FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lens
Focusing with the FA/PWA/team and other business partners to optimize business practice efficiencies
Oversee team Support Professionals to ensure alignment on team priorities and business goals
Serve as a coordinator for business matters related to the team, ensuring that they are directed to the appropriate contact, addressed properly, efficiently and judiciously, and track progress until resolved
Works in conjunction with the Business Service Officer (BSO) to oversee such team responsibilities as interviewing Support Professional candidates for hire, training team members and offering input on staff performance
Oversees the development and implementation of strategies to execute Financial Advisor / Private Wealth Advisor business plans, which may include performance tracking and managing the support staff’s monthly compensation
Works with the Market Business Service Officer and/or the Business Service Officer to promote and execute firm initiatives, projects, and remediations with team members
Manage team client communications strategy
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS
Education and/or Experience
10+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position required
Advanced degree or professional certification or industry experience required
Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required
Willingness to obtain additional licenses and/or designations as required
Knowledge/Skills
Strong leadership skills
Knowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts
Technically proficient and quick learner of new and updated platforms
Detail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize
Expert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (particularly MS Excel) and internet applications
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 and/or Market Business Service Officer
Morgan Stanley
EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.
M/F/D/V
Version: 7/10/2024
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