Senior Associate - Admin Assistant

About Morgan Stanley

Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. 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 42 countries. Everything we do at Morgan Stanley is guided by our five core values: Do the Right Thing, Put Clients First, Lead with Exceptional Ideas, Commit to Diversity and Inclusion, and Give Back.

What We Offer

Morgan Stanley offers a dynamic and multifaceted environment which requires individuals to work closely with colleagues across various functions and the Business Unit in onshore regions. You will get to work with extremely talented peers in a meritocratic team-oriented culture.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Assistant to join the COO Team within Research. This role will provide critical support to research analyst teams and the broader COO function by managing process-driven tasks, coordinating logistics, and ensuring operational efficiency. The position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight: Mentor and lead the assistant pool responsible for process-driven tasks within the COO team, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Analyst Support: Assist research analyst teams with day-to-day operational and administrative processes.

• Calendar & Meeting Management: Coordinate meetings, manage schedules, and arrange logistics across multiple stakeholders.

• Travel Management: Handle complex travel arrangements, including international itineraries and last-minute changes.

• Compliance & Reporting: Support compliance-related processes such as Expert Vettings, PATS, and disclosures.

• Expense Management: Process and track expenses in line with company policies.

• CRM Management: Maintain and update CRM systems to ensure accurate client and contact information.

Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to liaise across teams and regions.

• Organizational Ability: Highly organized, methodical, and able to manage competing demands effectively.

• Attention to Detail: Accuracy and thoroughness in administrative processes and reporting.

• Teamwork: Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents

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.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.