Financial Planning Analyst** ID-2579

December 3, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

The Morgan Stanley Financial Planning Analyst position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with Financial Advisors to provide in-depth insight into wealth planning strategies for the firm's clients. In this role, the Financial Planning Analyst will utilize Morgan Stanley's innovative planning tools to drive goals-based Wealth Management for Financial Advisors and their clients. In partnership with Morgan Stanley's Financial Planning Directors and Wealth Advisor Associates, this position will play a key role in assisting Advisors with incorporating sophisticated solutions into a client's financial picture to meet their long-term objectives.

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DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Generate financial plans for clients utilizing Morgan Stanley's state-of-the art Wealth Planning Solutions
Leverage and action information acquired during financial planning and client discovery conversations with Financial Advisor
Assist Financial Advisors with helping their clients articulate their financial goals within the context of their investment strategy
Maintain and monitor client status against existing financial plans
Partner with Wealth Advisor Associates (WAA) and Financial Planning Directors on training, tools, etc.
Drive goals-based wealth management strategy with Financial Advisors and their clients
Coordinate with firm specialists to ensure the team is leveraging all relevant firm initiatives
Leverage financial planning tools to drive Net Acquired Assets (NAA) growth
Complete proprietary training in wealth planning disciplines, investment strategies, and product suitability
Actively engage in other available training and education programs, including firm strategic priorities and professional development, and stay current on policies, procedures and new platforms
Regularly seek opportunities to use firm resources for peer sharing and collaborating with Financial Advisors
Proactively participate in firm initiatives directed by local management

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:

Education and/or Experience

5+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position required
Bachelor's degree or professional certification preferred
Active Series 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA)
Complete and maintain internal Financial Planning Associate designation
Willingness to obtain CFP and/or CPWA designation

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of Financial Planning and product knowledge preferred
Knowledge of applicable compliance rules and regulations and firm policies
Exemplary communication, presentation, time-management and organizational skills
Proficient at listening to client needs and skillfully constructing tailored financial solutions
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Team player with the ability to collaborate with others
Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Reports to

Business Service Officer

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees

Financial Planning Analyst ID-2579**

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

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4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

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5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

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6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

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8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

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9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

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This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

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Financial Planning Analyst** ID-2579

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

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