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Client Relationship Analyst

Morgan Stanley · Chicago, IL · $35,360–$90,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer or client. What made it matter?

What they are checking: Whether their idea of great service is specific and proactive, not just being polite on the phone.

Tell me about a time you had to handle confidential or sensitive information. How did you protect it?

What they are checking: Whether they treat client privacy as a serious duty in everyday habits.

Tell me about a mistake you caught before it reached a customer. How did you catch it?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits of double-checking that prevent errors in high-stakes financial work.

What would you do

A client emails asking you to send money to a new outside account, and the request doesn't sound like them. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize possible account takeover or fraud and follow verification procedures before moving money.

How would you explain eSign or eAuthorization to a client who's nervous about doing things online?

What they are checking: Whether they can guide clients through digital tools patiently and build their confidence.

You support several advisors on a team and two give you urgent tasks at once. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate openly about priorities instead of quietly letting one request slip.

A client is upset because a transfer they requested hasn't shown up. Walk me through how you handle the call.

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, track down the facts and follow up rather than guessing or passing the client around.

About the work

You'll answer general non-investment questions about client accounts. What kinds of questions are you allowed to answer, and which go to the Financial Advisor?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the boundary between service and advice, which protects both the client and the firm.

How would you research a client's portfolio holdings or performance to help an advisor prepare for a meeting?

What they are checking: Whether they can pull accurate information from firm systems and present it clearly without adding their own advice.

What do you know about how a wealth management team works, and where does this role fit?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that they support the advisor's client relationships and are an extension of the team.

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The full job description

As published by Morgan Stanley.

POSITION SUMMARY Client Relationship Analysts provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. Through regular interactions with clients, individuals in this role build trusted relationships. Leading with a client first mindset, a successful candidate for this role will have strong interpersonal skills and will be able to assist clients with their everyday needs. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: CLIENT SUPPORT Provide service coverage for a FA/PWA/team including: • Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships • Executing money movement transactions at the request of the client and/or FA/PWA • Answering general non-investment related questions concerning client accounts, including relaying stock positions and providing account balances (e.g., funds due and margin debit) • Enter profile information or pre-fill account documentation on client accounts and/or documents in aa clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA • Educating or enrolling clients in digital tools (e.g. MSOnline, eSign, eAuthorization) • Assist Fas/PWAs/teams in a clerical capacity with research relating to investment portfolio holdings, performance reporting, etc. and preparing materials for client meetings using firm approved systems • Assist with data entry for key client needs such as new account opening and financial planning at the direction of the Fas/PWAs/teams • Supporting the Fas / PWAs / teams’ marketing strategy (e.g., website maintenance) • Assist Fas / PWAs/ teams in delivering against their business plan and client service model • Remaining current on all policies, procedures and new platforms • Participating in firm initiatives (e.g., training or education programs), special projects and/or other duties directed by local management ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: • Answering inbound phone calls or making outbound calls (e.g., scheduling follow-up calls with Fas/PWAs/teams as needed) • Managing the calendar including coordinating meetings or events with logistics such as material prep (e.g., maintaining agendas, sending calendar invites with Zoom credentials) • Maintaining travel itineraries, preparing expense reports and managing the reimbursement process • Assisting with general in-office support functions such as copying, filing and scanning documentation • Preparing and submitting expense reports for processing at the direction of the FA/PWA EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS: Education and/or Experience • High School Diploma/Equivalency • College degree preferred • Industry experience is a plus • Willingness to obtain Series 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) Knowledge/Skills • Detail orientated with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) • 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: • Business Service Officer 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. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser. Salary range for the position: $35,360 - $90,000 /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 10 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. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit : https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .

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