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Business Service Officer
Job Number: 3204520
POSTING DATE: Mar 2, 2022
PRIMARY LOCATION: Americas-United States of America-Kentucky-Lexington
JOB: Wealth Management
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
JOB LEVEL: Professional
DESCRIPTION
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
QUALIFICATIONS
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
EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.
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