Ultra High Net Worth Executive Financial Services Rule 10b5-1 Strategy Asso at Morgan Stanley

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Presentation Skills, Negotiation, Communication, Customer Service, Risk Management, Legal Document Review, Trade Management, SEC Rules Knowledge, Concierge Service, Team Collaboration, Strategic Initiatives, PowerPoint, Excel, Financial Services

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. Department Profile: Executive Financial Services (“EFS”) supports transactions involving restricted or control stock, often-involving Rule 144 Affiliates and Corporate Insiders. These transactions include Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans, sales under Rule 144 or pursuant to prospectus registration, margining, hedging, gifting or legend removals for restricted stock. EFS conducts due diligence with Issuer counsel prior to the transaction, negotiates and implements 10b5-1 contracts (including trade execution pursuant to the plan) and facilitates SEC filings, clearing and settlement of restricted trades. An important part of the service provided by EFS includes education and guidance to Financial Advisors (“FAs”), branch management and issuer counsel/corporate clients on SEC rules and operational considerations. Our 10b5-1 team is #1 in our industry and seeks to provide affirmative defense solutions for trading plans for top executives and affiliates. Position Summary and Responsibilities: As an Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) Rule 10b5-1 Strategy Associate, this person will be responsible for the white glove adoption and trade management of 10b5-1 trading plans and enhance strategy and analysis for the UHNW Desk and broader EFS Department. The ideal candidate should have proven experience with providing a concierge type service to Issuers, clients, advisors or partners and strong data analysis and Microsoft Office skills. General Functions Include: - Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge in various SEC Rules: 10b5-1, Rule 144, 10b-18, Section 16, etc. and corporate equity plans: option exercises, restricted stock vests, SARS and related administration. - Maintain EFS records on Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and file Rule 144 Forms with the SEC as required. - Provide educational support and trade schedule advice to FA’s and clients (sellers) on the best way to execute/effect a trade schedule for an individual client (seller). - Review legal documents with an eye to manage risk and have the ability to identify and present issues (as appropriate) to Legal and EFS management. - Work closely with Stock Plan Directors, Financial Advisors, Technology, Legal Department & Compliance and Strategic Client Management (the liaison between wealth management and MS’s investment bank). Must quickly develop a full understanding of how each group interacts. - Work with Department to help analyze how to expand the UHNW 10b5-1 Desk to additional advisors and expand beyond a 10b5-1 service. This will require coordination with Global Capital Markets, Private Wealth Management and Family Office Resources. - Ability to lead on strategic initiatives, develop PowerPoint presentations and deliver analysis and vision to senior leaders. Qualifications: - Prior experience in Capital Markets, Investment Banking/Origination, Wealth Management. - FINRA Licenses: Series 7 & 63 required. Will sponsor for Series 57 Exam. - Strong presentation, negotiation, oral and written communication. - High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. - Self-Motivator, ability to learn independently and work free from immediate supervision. - Positive and professional customer service attitude. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $80K-$100K per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs. 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. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Responsibilities

The Ultra High Net Worth Rule 10b5-1 Strategy Associate will manage the adoption and trade management of 10b5-1 trading plans while enhancing strategy and analysis for the UHNW Desk. This role involves providing educational support and trade schedule advice to clients and Financial Advisors.