Regional Administrator

POSITION SUMMARYThe Regional Administrator (RA) is responsible for providing overall administrative support for the Regional Director and Regional team while leading the Market and Branch Administrators in the region. This role enables you to learn about all aspects of the business at a high level, and the wide range of responsibilities presents opportunities to grow skill sets and progress your career within the business.DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESExpense Management Support• Prepare, review and approve Travel & Entertainment (T&E) expenses and Events and Conferences (EnC) expenses utilizing online business systems• Coordinate events and meetings for the Region, including all pre-approvals, event logistics/planning, preparation and distribution of materials, and accounting for meetings including Regional, management, Regional Councils, National Sales partners, external wholesalers, and others as directed• Maintain and review Regional finance and expense management information• Work with Accounts Payable to manage invoices, vendor set up/maintenance, payment reconciliations or issues Management Support• Navigate firm resources and act as a liaison between the Region and various internal and external business partners, including managing requests and escalating as needed• Communicate and manage firm initiatives for the Region (e.g., Global Volunteer Month, Annual Appeal) as well as other initiatives as directed• Manage Human Resources processing (I-9 processing, regional team new hire onboarding, etc.)• Actively engage in available training and education programs to maintain current status on policies, procedures and risk awareness (including licensing requirements)• Proactively participates in firm initiatives directed by regional management• Facilitate and/or conduct ad hoc projects, training, and events for the Region as necessary Region Administrative Support• Perform administrative functions for Regional Management team, including telephone coverage, business travel arrangements, coordination of internal and external meetings and events, file and calendar maintenance• Lead office management efforts, including maintaining office supplies, ordering business cards and stationery, assisting and maintaining regional business continuity planning, and acting as point of contact for facilities management• Act as a point of contact for real estate and facilities management and various market projects (e.g., following up on responses from markets, technology projects, migrations, equipment installs/ replacements)• Lead various local administrative efforts (e.g., Alternative Flexible Grid (AFG) checkpoints, CPR/AED training and certifications, annual certification of registrations and market data expenses)• Assist with firm remediations as needed• Provide guidance and point of contact for Market AdministratorsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLSEducation and/or Experience• High School Diploma/Equivalency• College degree preferred• Three or more years of related experience is a plus Knowledge/Skills• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office• Excellent verbal and written communication, including telephone coverage• Strong time management skills• Demonstrates good judgment• Exceptional interpersonal and client service skills• Detail orientated with superior organizational skills• Ability to prioritize work• Team player with the ability to collaborate with others• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment• Adaptable and ability to multitask• Proactive or self-starter• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters• Willingness to obtain Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA)Reports to• Regional Director and / or Regional Business Service OfficerWHAT 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.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).