Virtual Engagement Associate (VEA) - New York ID-5628

January 3, 2025

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.

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Department Profile

The Virtual Engagement Associate Desk provides Financial Advisors (FAs) with dedicated infrastructure and support through innovative business development strategies to strengthen client relationships and promote business growth. Team members will collaborate with partners across the Morgan Stanley ecosystem and learn the skills necessary to succeed as a wealth management professional.

The VEA program offers a variety of offerings:

Digital VEAs Learn to create, enhance, and implement custom digital marketing and communication strategies. They leverage the Firm's tools to help FAs increase client engagement and deliver consistent communication through websites, social media, and Morgan Stanley's proprietary email communication and marketing system.
Planning VEAs Build authentic goals-based financial plans for clients and prospects. They utilize Morgan Stanley's Financial Planning tools to support FAs by enhancing their financial planning process.

Position Overview:

The VEA Program is a 2-year program which provides an exciting opportunity for recent graduates of all undergraduate majors and backgrounds to:

Gain their Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam prior to joining the Firm, as well as the Series 7, and Series 63 licensing exams through Firm sponsorship upon starting full-time
Get firsthand experience consulting and working directly with FAs and their teams and learn about their business model and wealth management
Upon completion of the program, you have the flexibility of being promoted into a Senior VEA role or the support to look for other opportunities throughout the Firm

How VEAs Make an Impact:

Be an effective communicator: Adapt communication styles to adhere to a diverse array of people and situations and drive business opportunitie
Be an innovative thinker: Develop and share new ideas to attract and retain clients and contribute to the future growth of the busine
Be a problem solver: Demonstrate empathy and help FAs with their inquiries, to create an exceptional client experience in a fast-paced environment
Be your own advocate: Strive for excellence in your role and work with your manager to prepare for future career advancements that align with your goals as a professional

Benefits of being a VEA:

Develop a robust understanding of wealth management and gain insight into one of the world's leading financial institution
Invest in your career with a top tier learning and career development experience combining online learning courses, as well as on the job training
Benefit from a competitive base salary and a wide range of additional benefits including paid time off, savings programs, health care, insurance plans, student loan refinancing, fitness subsidy, and more
Access to 401(k) offering with competitive Firm matching, as well as access to the Morgan Stanley Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications:

Skills You Bring:

We seek candidates from a variety of academic backgrounds who have a heightened interest in financial services. Successful VEAs have a unique blend of interpersonal and analytic skills that they leverage to build relationships with FAs and serve as a consultant for their client engagement and planning strategies.

Specific Qualifications Include:

Must hold a bachelor's degree; 0-3 years professional experience in finance, business development, management, marketing, sales, legal, accounting, education, military, or other business-related field preferred, but open to all major
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam required prior to start date, Series 7 and 63 preferred prior to start date, otherwise required within 90 days of joining the desk
Exemplary communication, presentation, problem solving, and time-management skill
Organized, focused, and highly disciplined
Able to balance simultaneous competing needs of their assigned FAs and execute on all necessary actions in a timely manner
Authorization to work in the U.S. without durational restriction
Successful completion of background check and pre-employment assessment