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 systemsPartners 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 strategyEstablishes relationships within the investment community to ensure access to best-in-class research and managersEvaluates 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 policyReviews and sharing insights regarding the appropriate benchmarks for the current asset allocation to the FA/PWA/teamAt the request of FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lensServe 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, preparing and reviewing various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clients
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 systemsPartners 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 strategyEstablishes relationships within the investment community to ensure access to best-in-class research and managersEvaluates 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 policyReviews and sharing insights regarding the appropriate benchmarks for the current asset allocation to the FA/PWA/teamAt the request of FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lensServe 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, preparing and reviewing various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clientsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS Education and/or Experience 10 years of work experience in a field relevant to the position requiredAdvanced 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 requiredKnowledge/Skills Strong leadership skillsKnowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accountsTechnically proficient and quick learner of new and updated platformsDetail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritizeExpert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (particularly MS Excel) and internet applicationsExceptional writing, interpersonal and client service skillsStrong time management skillsTeam player with the ability to collaborate with othersAbility to work in a fast-paced, evolving environmentAdaptable and ability to multi-task Goal oriented, self-motivated and results drivenReports to Market Business Service Officer and/or Business Service Officer
Morgan Stanley
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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS Education and/or Experience 10 years of work experience in a field relevant to the position requiredAdvanced 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 requiredKnowledge/Skills Strong leadership skillsKnowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accountsTechnically proficient and quick learner of new and updated platformsDetail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritizeExpert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (particularly MS Excel) and internet applicationsExceptional writing, interpersonal and client service skillsStrong time management skillsTeam player with the ability to collaborate with othersAbility to work in a fast-paced, evolving environmentAdaptable and ability to multi-task Goal oriented, self-motivated and results drivenReports to Market Business Service Officer and/or Business Service Officer
Morgan Stanley
EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.
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Version: 7/10/2024
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