Director of Investments ** - Morgan Stanley : Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Investments provides exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. The Director of Investments is a senior service level position for a Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams who is responsible for helping clients achieve their investment goals by developing, maintaining, and overseeing the strategic investment policy and program at the direction of the FA/PWA/team. This industry professional leads the oversight of the team's reporting, and performance metrics while reviewing asset allocation models with the FA/PWA/team. This professional must have strong organizational, analytical and communication skills to effectively discuss investment strategies with the FA/PWA/team.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and oversees investment functions including the oversight of policies, procedures, reporting and performance metrics via firm approved resources and systems.
• Partners with FA/PWA/team on the selection and oversight of investment managers, the development of asset allocation models and executes the implementation of the investment strategy.
• Establishes relationships within the investment community to ensure access to best-in-class research and managers.
• Evaluates investment managers on behalf of FA/PWA/team, if necessary, to re-balance assets and terminate and hire managers to ensure managers and investment mandates align with the investment policy.
• Reviews and shares insights regarding the appropriate benchmarks for the current asset allocation to the FA/PWA/team.
• At the request of FA/PWA/team, participates in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lens.
• Serves 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.
• At the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, prepares and reviews various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clients.

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 prior industry experience required.
• Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required.
• Additional product licenses may be 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:

• Market Business Service Officer and/or Business Service Officer.

Morgan Stanley

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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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $50,000 and $115,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.