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Business Service Officer

Morgan Stanley
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2025
Position Summary

Business Service Officers (BSO) are responsible for shaping the future of service by modernizing our client experience through an elevated standard of care. The Business Service Officer (BSO) will report directly to the Complex Business Service Officer (CBSO) and is responsible for the supervision, management of Support Professionals and execution of all business and service functions within the assigned branches. Additional job responsibilities include facilitating communication and training for Service Professionals, partner with Complex Sales and Risk teams to ensure execution in all aspects of the business and further support the CBSO with delivering on service initiatives.

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 Complex
  • Facilitate the interviewing, selection and onboarding of new hires, including newly recruited Financial Advisors and their Support Professionals
  • Partner with CBSO 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, Complex, 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 complex 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 Oversight

  • Manages 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
  • 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 Complex Business Service Officer

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, And SKILLS

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent education
  • Previous industry experience
  • Active Series 7, 8 (or 9 and 10), and 66 (or 63 and 65)
  • Other licenses as required for the role or by management

Knowledge/Skills

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize and resolve complex needs and escalate as necessary
  • 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 Complex
  • Knowledge of Firm’s Risk & Compliance policies
  • Ability to think strategically

Reports To

  • Complex Business Service Officer

Direct Reports

  • Support Professionals

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

Posting Date

Jan 14, 2025

Primary Location

Americas-United States of America-South Carolina-Columbia

Job

Wealth Management

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Level

Assistant Vice President

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