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Complex Trade Support Client Relationship Manager

Morgan Stanley · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Apr 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you researched and resolved a tricky account problem.

What they are checking: Whether they dig in and fully resolve issues rather than passing them along.

How do you stay current on industry regulations and firm policy changes that affect your answers?

What they are checking: Whether they keep learning so the information they give clients stays accurate.

What would you do

A client wants to place a complex multi-leg options order and isn't sure it's set up right. How do you help?

What they are checking: Whether they can support complex order execution while staying within policy and not giving advice.

A client is angry because their position was liquidated for a margin deficiency. How do you handle the call?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain E*TRADE policy firmly and with empathy when the news is bad.

How do you decide when a client's needs call for a referral to a Morgan Stanley advisor?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize advice needs and know how to make a smooth referral.

You're juggling inbound calls and questions coming in through Teams channels. How do you keep up?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage high volume across channels without letting anything slip.

About the work

Walk me through how a margin call happens and how you'd explain it to a client on the phone.

What they are checking: Whether they understand margin mechanics well enough to explain them clearly under pressure.

A client has options expiring Friday that are in the money. What would you want them to know?

What they are checking: Whether they understand expiration, exercise and assignment risk for clients.

How does a corporate action like a stock split or merger affect an options position?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle corporate action questions, which the posting lists specifically.

How do you explain how dividends are handled on a short stock position?

What they are checking: Whether they know the less obvious rules clients often get surprised by.

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The full job description

As published by Morgan Stanley.

Position Summary: This position utilizes excellent customer service and problem solving skills to confidently provide information and education to our customers in a timely, efficient, professional manner; provides clear and accurate responses to customer questions primarily through inbound phone calls; appropriately researches and resolves problems relating to customer accounts and inquiries; meets established performance expectations; develops a comprehensive operational understanding of the financial services industry; proactively learns and remains up-to-date with the Company’s products and services. Role Responsibilities : • Provide timely, accurate, and informative answers via phone calls to clients and internal partners • Assist clients with complex order execution, margin treatment, and risk-related inquiries • Analyze client positions and provide updates regarding expiring positions or procedures and addressing related margin calls • Provide extended support to clients in the way of corporate actions and dividends • Effectively communicate ETRADE policies and procedures, as well as industry regulations, as they relate to various client scenarios • Manage daily volume of inbound calls and inquiries submitted via Teams channels • Identify opportunities to refer clients to a Morgan Stanley Advisor for advice Minimum Qualifications : • Registrations: SIE, Series 7, Series 63, Mass Registration, Trader Certification • Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years of customer-facing, brokerage experience with significant acumen regarding derivatives trading, margin treatment, and risk management Preferred Skills : • Bachelor’s Degree preferred • Thorough understanding of the securities industry and regulations with a particular emphasis on derivatives trading • Proven background in trading-focused role with extensive knowledge of margin treatment and risk management • Familiarity with Portfolio Margin accounts and treatment • Ability to work independently and utilize decision-making skills to address and resolve client issues • Strong work ethic, extraordinary interpersonal skills, and team orientation 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. For Illinois : Salary range for the position: $58,000.00 and $115,000.00 per year. 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. 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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