Business Development Associate

Position Summary

The Business Development Associate participates in the team's overall business development and marketing as well as the design and updating of tailored reporting for new and existing clients. This role may accompany senior team members to meet with clients to evaluate current offerings, develop and implement new services, and strategize to find resolutions.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Strategy & Development

• Develops and applies strategies to execute the business plan to achieve desired results (i.e., to increase client base, gross production, Portfolio Management assets, performance tracking, etc.)
• Identifies business opportunities
• Supports Financial Advisor / Private Wealth Advisor practice management through book analysis and determination of appropriate strategies
• Creates potential strategies to further enhance client relationships based on concerns and opportunities identified during client visits
• Engages in strategic planning with other team members on client matters
• Interacts regularly with the Complex Business Development Manager
• Partners with the Financial Advisor / Private Wealth Advisor on investment recommendations and prepares reports and plans that align with client goals
• Takes accountability for optimizing business practices while adhering to best business ethics and practices
• Seeks opportunities to grow business by capitalizing on Firm initiatives
• Focuses on building strong relationships with corporate departments and strategic partners
• Evaluates, develops and implements new services in conjunction with the Financial Advisor / Private Wealth Advisor and other team members
• Stays attuned to updates and enhancements to firm products and policies

Client Engagement

• Actively engages clients and prospects to build relationships, identify needs and review investment goals
• Leads team to establish and cultivate relationships with new and existing clients and proactively helps to resolve issues and concerns
• May regularly accompany senior team members to engage with clients to educate about the firm's services and products
• Serves as a client contact for administrative problem resolution and fielding general client questions on a spectrum of topics
• Proactively shares targeted communications with clients leveraging digital tools available (e.g., share account information, newsletters containing opportunities, new offerings and other events)

Education and/or Experience

• 5+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position required
• Four-year college degree or professional certification preferred
• Active Series 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA)
• Additional product licenses may be required

Knowledge/Skills

• Enjoys working with people and problem solving
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of applicable compliance rules, regulations and firm policies
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Detail-oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability and interest in working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Reports to

• Business Service Officer

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.

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Salary range for the position

$50k-$95k/Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component.

Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees.

Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings. The application window is expected to close 12/5/2026 but may be extended depending on whether a candidate has been selected.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.