Group Director**

The Group Director is a senior service level position for a Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams who is responsible for helping to shape the vision of client service model and business management by defining clear roles and responsibilities for each team member and by overseeing daily business operations. DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES • Cultivating relationships with business partners and colleagues internally and externally • Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships through an exceptional client experience • Plays a leadership role in assisting the FA/PWA/team in developing and delivering against their client service model, including preparing for regular meetings as well as tracking follow-ups • At the direction 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 FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lens • Focusing with the FA/PWA/team and other business partners to optimize business practice efficiencies • Oversee team Support Professionals to ensure alignment on team priorities and business goals • Serve as a coordinator for business matters related to the team, ensuring that they are directed to the appropriate contact, addressed properly, efficiently and judiciously, and track progress until resolved • Works in conjunction with the Business Service Officer (BSO) to oversee such team responsibilities as interviewing Support Professional candidates for hire, training team members and offering input on staff performance • Oversees the development and implementation of strategies to execute Financial Advisor / Private Wealth Advisor business plans, which may include performance tracking and managing the support staff’s monthly compensation • Works with the Market Business Service Officer and/or the Business Service Officer to promote and execute firm initiatives, projects, and remediations with team members • Manage team client communications strategy Education and/or Experience • 10+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position required • Advanced degree or professional certification or industry experience required • Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required • Willingness to obtain additional licenses and/or designations as required 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. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.