Branch Manager, Non Producing

Job Number:

3233513

DESCRIPTION

• Has a thorough understanding of the Firm’s products and those of its strategic partners; uses this knowledge to provide resources and direction in order to drive sales.

• Knows where the resources are; able to direct the sales force to the right resources in an efficient manner as to make the sales process more efficient.

• Effectively applies product/business knowledge to recruiting efforts; able to “translate” competitor offerings into Morgan Stanley Wealth Management products, and understand and explain how a recruit will be able to continue to help meet their clients’ needs.

• Seeks opportunities to grow business and drive sales by capitalizing on firm initiatives; focuses on building strong relationships with corporate departments and strategic partners to achieve the marketing efforts of the Branch.

• Drives corporate marketing initiatives to help increase market share in High Net Worth households.

• Builds effective teams by constantly communicating relevant information on a timely basis and conducting regular meetings.

• Participates in Region and Complex initiatives, including sales, hiring, recruitment, diversity, and community outreach.

• Responsible for growing their branch through hiring, lateral recruiting and training.

• Leads by example by ensuring that the Branch Manager’s office is consistently achieving the

• Leads proactively by identifying trends, potential areas of growth and weakness and addressing these areas in order to positively position the Region within the geographic market.

• Leads Branch efforts of Sales and results.

• Identifies key talent in the Branch, positions and develops that talent, and encourages those individuals to participate in the leadership of the Branch and Region.

• Leverages the resources of the Firm to achieve the highest level of success.

• Acts as a coach and mentor for Financial Advisors in order to drive results.

• Accountable for the Branch’s sales performance and financial performance.

• Responsible for regulatory, legal and compliance issues including: Risk management for the Branch in regards to monitoring sales, human resources, and legal and regulatory practices.

• Responsible for establishing a core compliance model in offices under supervision.

• Responsible for following supervisory procedures as outlined in the Branch Manager’s Supervisory Manual

• Responsible for executing the Annual Supervisory Plan.

• Responsible for effectively communicating the status of performance and issues to the Complex Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 or more years of related experience and/or training including demonstrated success managing a substantial branch office or equivalent.

• Active Series 7, 8 (or 9 and 10), 66 (or 63 and 65) and 3 registrations (Series 31 acceptable if branch conducts managed futures business only)

• Other licenses as required for role or by management

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to think critically

• Ability to manage a team

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to interact with senior management team, Financial Advisors, support staff, clients and corporate and field personnel as needed

• Ability to own projects at a Branch level

• Ability to organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, and complete projects

• Direct: Complex Manager

• Financial Advisors, Branch Support Staff, and in some circumstances Resident Manager and/or Producing Branch Managers.

• This list is meant to be directional and should not be considered complete, as it may be supplemented on an as needed basis.

• All candidates should verify that they meet the minimum eligibility requirements prior to applying.