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Directors of Business Strategy provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) 
(FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis.   The Director of Business Strategy is a 
senior service level position for a Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams 
who is responsible for enhancing and maintaining deep relationships with new and existing clients. This 
industry professional leads the development, implementation, and management of the team’s overall 
business strategy.  


DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: 
• Cultivating relationships with business partners and colleagues internally and externally  
• Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships 
through an exceptional client experience  
• Plays a leadership role in assisting the FA/PWA/team in developing and delivering against their client 
service model, including preparing for regular meetings as well as tracking follow-ups   
• Assisting the FA/PWA/team in developing and executing against their business plan and strategies to 
support it, partnering closely with other market stakeholders such as Practice Strategy Consultants, 
Business Development Managers and Market Management  
• 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  
• At the request of FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, 
representing the service lens  
• Focusing with the FA/PWA/team and other business partners to optimize business practice 
efficiencies   
• May allocate work among a team of Support Professionals 

Education and/or Experience 
• 10+ years of 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  
• If required, obtain, and maintain CFP or CFA designation 
• Additional product licenses may be required 
Knowledge/Skills 
• Strong leadership skills   


Job Description 
• 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'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).

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