Fixed Income Product Specialist, Executive Director

nd the business development functions for our branch network. The team is responsible for driving revenue growth nationally across all product areas excluding banking.The Fixed Income Product Specialist (FIS) sits within the Field and Client Business Development group and seeks to provide comprehensive coverage of all FI solutions. The team specializes in separately managed accounts. With a product agnostic lens, the team partners with CG ADs, and respective business partners to drive and retain assets across managed solutions. Working directly with FAs/PWAs, the specialist will help allocate Fixed Income to meet unique client needs. The Fixed Income Specialist must strategically drive and coordinate sales activity in a manner that is consistent with Morgan Stanley's values and well-aligned with clients' individual objectives.Key Responsibilities: * Serve as a subject matter expert across managed FI solutions for MSWM FAs/PWAs and clients, with the ability to articulate portfolio strategy, investment philosophy, macro and asset class views * Provide advice and guidance to FAs/PWAs to develop and implement holistic and customized FI solutions for clients, to create scale and efficiency for their business * Develop a deep understanding of MSWM Investment Products as well as 3rd party managed Fixed Income SMAs * Work directly with sales leadership to drive new investment flows and retain existing business * Partner with regional and market management to establish market specific plans to drive long-term FI investment flows * Provide direct advice and support for FAs/PWAs on large prospect opportunities and existing client reviews * Actively participate in meetings with current client and prospectsKnowledge and Skills Required: * Active Series 7, and 66 (or 63 and 65) required upon hire or within 120 days of hire date * 7+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a sales/trade, portfolio management or investment specialist type role * Deep understanding of fixed income products and markets * Strong comprehension of platforms and familiarity of investment vehicles * Strong oral and written communication skills and has exhibited the ability to clearly articulate firm strategy, views and recommendations * Familiarity with Morgan Stanley's branch network and Financial Advisors * Executive presenceWHAT 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.To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150 and $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.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).