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Wealth Management Associate

Morgan Stanley · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you supported several people with competing requests. How did you decide what to do first?

What they are checking: Whether they can serve a whole team of advisors without dropping the less vocal person's work.

Tell me about a time you used data or a report to help someone make a better decision.

What they are checking: Whether they can turn portfolio and reporting work into something useful for an advisor.

How do you stay current on new policies, procedures and platforms when they change often?

What they are checking: Whether they take personal responsibility for keeping up in a rule-heavy environment.

Where do you see this role taking you in a few years, and how are you preparing for licensing?

What they are checking: Whether they see the path in wealth management and are motivated to earn the licenses it needs.

What would you do

A client calls asking to move money out of their account today, and the FA is in meetings all afternoon. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they follow money movement procedures and verification steps rather than rushing to please the client.

How would you help an older client who is uncomfortable with technology enroll in MS Online?

What they are checking: Their patience and ability to explain digital tools without making a client feel rushed or talked down to.

The FA wants to run a digital marketing campaign to reach prospects. What would you need to know before you started, and what compliance steps would you expect?

What they are checking: Whether they know marketing in wealth management needs approval and can still help execute it.

You notice an error in a proposal you already sent to the FA for a client meeting tomorrow. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own mistakes fast and openly, which protects the client and the advisor.

About the work

Walk me through how you would help a Financial Advisor prepare for a client review meeting, from the week before to the follow-up after.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the full meeting cycle and the follow-through that keeps a service model working.

What's the difference between entering an unsolicited order and a solicited order in a clerical capacity, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the compliance line between taking an order and giving investment advice.

What do you know about financial planning tools and how an associate supports the planning process?

What they are checking: Whether they have a working sense of planning support and are ready to grow into it.

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The full job description

As published by Morgan Stanley.

POSITION SUMMARY Wealth Management Analysts provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. As a key member of the service team, in supporting Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams, this role will focus on assisting in areas such as digital marketing, portfolio holdings and/or proposal tools, financial planning, reporting and analysis. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Client Service : As a key member of the service team, provide coverage for an FA/PWA/team including: • Assisting the FA/PWA/team in delivering against their client service model, including preparing for regular meetings and tracking follow-ups • Providing backup coverage for traditional registered or unregistered Client Service Associate responsibilities at the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, such as executing money movement transactions, answering general non-investment related questions concerning client accounts, educating or enrolling clients in digital tools (e.g., MS Online), accepting or entering unsolicited orders and/or entering solicited orders in a clerical capacity • Remaining current on all policies, procedures and new platforms Business Development Support: • Assisting the FA/PWA/team in organizing around and executing against their business plan, partnering closely with other market stakeholders such as Practice Strategy Consultants and Branch Management • At the direction of FA/PWA/team, executing against all administrative elements of digital and in person marketing strategies including conferences and seminars or webinars, websites, social media and regular email connectivity • At the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, preparing and reviewing various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clients • At the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, assisting with research using firm-approved systems • At the request of FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lens • Participating in firm initiatives (e.g., training or education programs), special projects and/or other duties directed by local management EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS: Education and/or Experience • 2+ 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) required • Additional product licenses may be required Knowledge/Skills • Knowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts • Technically proficient and quick learner of new and updated platforms • Detail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize • Expert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (particularly MS Excel) and internet applications • 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: $70,000 - $115.000 / 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 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 benefits.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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