POSITION SUMMARY:

The Portfolio Manager Specialist is a senior level position on a FA/PWA team that is responsible for the development, maintenance and oversight of the investment strategy and asset allocation for clients serviced by the team. This role will work within the firm’s Portfolio Management program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leverage the firm’s Portfolio Management (“PM”) program to open investment advisory accounts and manage their investment strategy on a discretionary basis The Portfolio Management program is administered by the Portfolio Management Group (“PMG”), a sub- division of the Consulting Group (“CG”)

Support Financial Advisors in analyzing portfolios and developing advanced PM solutions and strategies based on clients’ investment objectives

Lead meetings to discuss investment strategy options and performance

Manage client interaction by participating and driving client prospecting and meetings

Develop and oversee investment functions including, but not limited to the oversight of policies, procedures, reporting and performance metrics via firm approved resources, the development of asset allocation models and implementation of strategy

Critically examine and rebalance current portfolio holdings when necessary

Review and develop recommendations as to the appropriate benchmarks for the current asset allocation

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree or comparable professional certification required

• 10 or more years of relevant work experience preferred

Active Series 7, 63 and must maintain investment adviser representative (RA) registration, where required, in their place of business state and any other state(s) where the individual maintains a physical place of business. Additional product licenses may be required Product and state licenses must be in parallel to Financial Advisors on the Team

Minimum of 3 years FINRA Registration required, 5 years preferred

Morgan Stanley PM Certification – If accepted as a candidate for this role, individuals must complete the FA discretionary application and complete the required PM coursework prior to obtaining the designation

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Financial industry and product knowledge

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of applicable compliance rules and regulations and firm policies

REPORTS TO:

• Branch Manager or Associate Market Manager

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $50,000 and $115,000 / year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

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).