Private Wealth Management Director of Investments**

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Investments provides exceptional service to our clients and supports Financial Advisor(s) (FAs) / Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs) / teams on a daily basis.

The Director of Investments is a senior service level position 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.

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and oversees investment functions including the oversight of policies, procedures, reporting, and performance metrics via firm-approved resources and systems.
• Partners 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 strategy.
• Establishes relationships within the investment community to ensure access to best-in-class research and managers.
• Evaluates 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 policy.
• Reviews and shares insights regarding the appropriate benchmarks for the current asset allocation with the FA / PWA / team.
• At the request of FA / PWA / team, participates in existing client and / or prospective client meetings, representing the service lens.
• Serves 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, prepares and reviews various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clients.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS

Education and / or Experience

• 10+ years of work 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.
• Additional product licenses may be required.

Knowledge / Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• 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

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