MSFO Investment Officer - Private Markets; Global Investment Office, Vice President

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. Morgan Stanley Family Office ("MSFO") group partners with Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors across all channels to offer portfolio management services to family office clients of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Investment Officer to build and manage client portfolios for Single Family Office clients
• The Investment Officer will be responsible for client portfolios' asset allocation and manager selection as well as risk management and monitoring
• The Investment Officer will have responsibilities sourcing, analyzing and advising on private markets co-investment deals and other alternative investments
• Engage with clients to perform client discovery, draft investment policy statements, and provide quarterly reporting
• Ensure the smooth functioning of administrative and operational activities, including those involving outside custodians and trading, reporting, and client cash flows
• Partner with internal advisors and consultants to win new clients and raise new assets
• Work with internal research teams to provide clients with periodic market and portfolio updates
• Prepare portfolio allocation and performance reports for client investment committee presentations

• 5-10 years of investment-related experience servicing individuals and families in a wealth management or investment consulting capacity
• Experience in alternative investments, specifically private equity co-investments
• Experience and knowledge in investment/wealth management platforms and vehicles, including managed account platforms, mutual funds, ETFs, separate accounts, and alternative investments
• Experience and knowledge in global capital markets, technical expertise across asset classes
• Firm understanding of portfolio management concepts including modern portfolio theory, asset allocation, portfolio construction, manager selection, risk management and performance attribution
• Experience with alternative investment asset classes and concentrated equity positions preferred
• Understanding of UHNW planning techniques and strategies preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Must be very detail-oriented, with an ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive & hard working with strong professional accountability

• Undergraduate degree is required
• Graduate degree, CFA, CAIA and other professional designations are preferred
• FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or 63 and 65) licenses required or willingness to obtain within 120 days of hire (additional licensing may be required)