Return To Work - VP, Relationship Manager | Alpharetta

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Return to Work Program – Alpharetta

At Morgan Stanley, we recognize the immense potential in experienced professionals who have taken a career break and are now eager to return to the workforce. We value the life skills and experiences you've gained outside of work and recognize the significant contributions you can bring to our organization.

You don’t have to have a background in financial services to have a career with us. We welcome highly motivated candidates from a diverse range of industries and skills. We strive to create a spirit of inclusion by bringing together dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds, talents, perspectives, cultural identities, and experiences.

Our Alpharetta Return to Work program will run from January 18, 2027 through May 7, 2027 in our Alpharetta office. This 16-week paid program places participants in roles that align with their existing expertise while also broadening their horizons through comprehensive training, mentorship, and professional development.

VP, Relationship Manager — Return to Work Candidates

Morgan Stanley at Work (“MSAW”) is a division within Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, comprised of E*Trade, Shareworks by Morgan Stanley, Marketing, Retirement Plan Solutions, and Financial Wellness. Our division offers in-depth knowledge and resources focused on providing a full range of solutions that help address various institutional and employee financial opportunities. This requisition is for Relationship Manager opportunities in Morgan Stanley’s Alpharetta-based Return to Work program.

The Relationship Manager (RM) position is responsible for the equity compensation relationship within the Wealth Management Client Segments division. They are responsible for partnering with a clients key administrative contacts (Directors and Managers of Stock Plan Administration teams). They must possess a strong working knowledge of equity compensation and relationship management. The Relationship Manager is responsible for the overall satisfaction of the client and will be instrumental in ensuring that the plan is utilizing the various components of our offering to enhance the participant experience.

Service delivery within the corporate client expands beyond the primary administrative contacts. This will include individuals within human resources, benefits, compensation, and finance departments. A successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, proven problem-solving skills, a strong knowledge of equity compensation and stock plans, and a focus on the challenges that face todays administrators.

Primary Responsibilities May Include:

• Collaboration with other teams to ensure all clients receive timely responses
• Delivering of regular business reviews to share thought leadership, relevant enhancements and detailed plan level analytics
• Regular contact with clients to maintain a high level of personal interaction
• Monitoring client satisfaction through internal benchmarks, surveys and RM check-ins
• Promoting and sharing efficiencies and best practices to improve service and execution
• Aligning client requests and expectations with business needs and constraints while maintaining a positive relationship with client contacts
• Coordinating new projects with clients and internal teams
• Engaging with various Morgan Stanley service support organizations to ensure strong execution of service delivery
• Communication with internal business partners regarding plan events and key issues impacting the client
• Attending industry webcasts and Morgan Stanley promoted education forums, sharing relevant information with clients and colleagues
• Collaborating with colleagues professionally and respectfully

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required along with 5-10 years of industry