POSITION SUMMARY
The Portfolio Manager Specialist is a senior level position on a FA/PWA team that is responsible for the development, maintenance and oversight of the investment strategy and asset allocation for clients serviced by the team. This role will work within the firms Portfolio Management program.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Leverage the firms Portfolio Management (“PM”) program to open investment advisory accounts and manage their investment strategy on a discretionary basis.
The Portfolio Management program is administered by the Portfolio Management Group (“PMG”), a sub-division of the Consulting Group (“CG”)
Supports Financial Advisors in analyzing portfolios and developing advanced PM solutions and strategies based on the clients investment objectives
Lead meetings to discuss investment strategy options and performance
Manage client interaction by participating and driving client prospecting and meetings
Develops and over sees investment functions including, but not limited to the oversight of policies, procedures, reporting and performance metrics via firm approved resources, the development of asset allocation models and implementation of strategy
Makes asset allocation recommendations and sets up the portfolio within the Portfolio Management program.
Critically examines and rebalances current portfolio holdings when necessary
Reviews and develops recommendations as to the appropriate benchmarks for the current asset allocation
This role will not sell, manage, or provide recommendations for any accounts outside of the firms Portfolio Management program (This includes, but is not limited to the any other brokerage program or managed account programs that the firm may offer)
Education and/or Experience
College degree or professional certification required
10 or more years of relevant work experience preferred
Active Series 7, 63 and 65 or Series 7 and 66, or successful completion of Series 7 and Series 66 exams within the time frame provided by applicable company policy
Additional product licenses may be required
Minimum of 5 years FINRA Registration preferred
Knowledge/Skills
Financial industry and product knowledge
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of applicable compliance rules and regulations and firm policies
REPORTS TO
Branch Manager and dotted line to the Assistant Complex Manager
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $68,000 and $120,000 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 benefits programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.
Skills Required
- College degree or professional certification
- 10 or more years of relevant work experience
- Active Series 7 and 63 and 65 OR Series 7 and 66, or successful completion of Series 7 and Series 66 exams within company time frame
- Additional product licenses may be required
- Minimum of 5 years FINRA Registration
- Financial industry and product knowledge
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of applicable compliance rules, regulations, and firm policies
Morgan Stanley Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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What We Do
Morgan Stanley mobilizes capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. For over 85 years, the firm’s reputation for using innovative thinking to solve complex problems has been well earned and rarely matched. A consistent industry leader throughout decades of dramatic change in modern finance, Morgan Stanley will continue to break new ground in advising, serving and providing new opportunities for its clients. Morgan Stanley is committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm. At its 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 its more than 60,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 41 countries.
