Executive Assistant - Legal & Compliance @ Morgan Stanley
placePurchase, NY
attach_money $105,000
businessOn Site
scheduleFull Time
Posted 1 day ago
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****** @morganstanley.com
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Job Details
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm and a market leader in investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. With offices in over 43 countries, the firm values integrity, excellence, teamwork, and giving back.
Duties
As an Executive Assistant - Legal & Compliance, you will provide administrative support to senior members of the division. Key responsibilities include:
- Handling inbound and outbound phone calls with discretion.
- Managing managers' calendars and scheduling meetings via Outlook.
- Coordinating travel arrangements including flights, hotels, and car services.
- Preparing and submitting expense reports in a timely manner.
- Creating, editing, and formatting documents using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro.
- Managing shared sites such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
- Organizing internal events and supporting onboarding/offboarding processes.
- Processing invoices and funding requests.
- Providing backup support on ad hoc projects.
Qualifications
Essential skills and experience include:
- 5-10 years experience supporting multiple senior professionals.
- Excellent communication, writing, judgment, and problem solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of O365, Microsoft Teams, and other collaborative tools.
- Experience in financial services is preferred.
- Solid typing skills (60+ wpm).
Key Skills/Competency
Executive Assistant, Legal, Compliance, Administration, Scheduling, Travel, Expense, Microsoft Office, Communication, Organization
How to Get Hired at Morgan Stanley
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight administrative and legal support experience.
- Research Morgan Stanley: Understand their financial services and culture.
- Emphasize tech skills: Detail Microsoft Office and scheduling expertise.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice explaining calendar and travel management.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review Microsoft Office tutorials.
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Practice Outlook calendar management.
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Familiarize with SharePoint and Teams.
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Study travel expense report software.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe handling multiple task pressures.
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Explain experience with senior executives.
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Share conflict resolution in a fast-paced setting.
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Discuss teamwork in administrative roles.
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