Business Service Officer

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: People Management and Communication Lead the Branch in executing the organization’s strategic priorities by influencing and coaching behavioral change with a focus on consistency, quality, and compliance with Firm policies and procedures Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Support and Service Professionals Promote cross-training, learning, development and recognition of Service and Support Professionals within the market Facilitate the interviewing, selection and onboarding of new hires, including newly recruited Financial Advisors and their Support Professionals Partner with MBSO and Human Resources regarding all aspects of people management, including annual performance reviews, performance management and conflict resolution Maintain strong relationships with key partners within the Branch, Market, Region and Home Office including participation in team meetings, regional and national calls Consistently conduct Support Professional one-on-one meetings for coaching opportunities, career goal setting, job related activities, firm opportunities and team building; this includes meeting with Advisor teams to address service needs Manage and oversee Support Professionals coverage for Financial Advisors in the Branch Identify Support Professional recognition opportunities within the market through sharing of best practices, success stories and achievements Promote a branch culture that’s consistent with the Firm’s core values, including championing diversity and inclusion Operational OversightManages travel and entertainment expenses for Advisors as well as other firm programs to manage budget tracking and forecasting with adherence to Firm policies Facilitate and manage resolution of client inquiries/requests Morgan Stanley EOE committed to diversifying its workforce. Participate in national calls to lean about new platform changes, policy and procedure updates, share best practices and learn about other timely updates Identify and implement process improvements to ensure teams are maximizing productivity and driving efficiencies Additional operational oversight may be required Administer other duties as delegates by the Market Business Service Officer

Reports to: Market Business Service Officer

Direct reports: Support Professionals EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent education Previous industry experience Active Series 7 (GS), Series 9 and Series 10 (SU), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required Other licenses as required for the role or by management Effective written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail Ability to prioritize and resolve complex needs and escal… Ability to identify issues and trends in order to anticipate change and provide comprehensive solutions and remedies Evidence of strong leadership and talent development capabilities Previous supervisory experience preferred Exceptional organizational and time management skills Exceptional conflict resolution skills Ability to manage relationships, motivate and lead groups of people at various levels throughout the market Knowledge of Firm’s Risk & Compliance policies Ability to think strategically 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. 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. At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.