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Directors of Business Strategy provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. The Director of Business Strategy is a senior service level position for a Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams who is responsible for enhancing and maintaining deep relationships with new and existing clients. This industry professional leads the development, implementation, and management of the team’s overall business strategy.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cultivating relationships with business partners and colleagues internally and externally
- Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships through an exceptional client experience
- Plays a leadership role in assisting the FA/PWA/team in developing and delivering against their client service model, including preparing for regular meetings as well as tracking follow-ups
- Assisting the FA/PWA/team in developing and executing against their business plan and strategies to support it, partnering closely with other market stakeholders such as Practice Strategy Consultants, Business Development Managers and Market Management
- At the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, preparing and reviewing various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clients
- At the request of FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lens
- Focusing with the FA/PWA/team and other business partners to optimize business practice efficiencies
- May allocate work among a team of Support Professionals
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:
Education and/or Experience
- 10+ years of experience in a field relevant to the position required
- Advanced degree or professional certification or prior industry experience required
- Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required
- If required, obtain, and maintain CFP or CFA designation
- Additional product licenses may be required
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Knowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts
- Technically proficient and quick learner of new and updated platforms
- Detail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Expert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (particularly MS Excel) and internet applications
- Exceptional writing, interpersonal and client service skills
- Strong time management skills
- Team player with the ability to collaborate with others
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Adaptable and ability to multi-task
- Goal oriented, self-motivated and results driven
Reports to:
- Market Business Service Officer and/or Business Service Officer
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $150,000 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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.
Position Summary
Directors of Business Strategy provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. The Director of Business Strategy is a senior service level position for a Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams who is responsible for enhancing and maintaining deep relationships with new and existing clients. This industry professional leads the development, implementation, and management of the team’s overall business strategy.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cultivating relationships with business partners and colleagues internally and externally
- Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships through an exceptional client experience
- Plays a leadership role in assisting the FA/PWA/team in developing and delivering against their client service model, including preparing for regular meetings as well as tracking follow-ups
- Assisting the FA/PWA/team in developing and executing against their business plan and strategies to support it, partnering closely with other market stakeholders such as Practice Strategy Consultants, Business Development Managers and Market Management
- At the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, preparing and reviewing various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clients
- At the request of FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lens
- Focusing with the FA/PWA/team and other business partners to optimize business practice efficiencies
- May allocate work among a team of Support Professionals
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:
Education and/or Experience
- 10+ years of experience in a field relevant to the position required
- Advanced degree or professional certification or prior industry experience required
- Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required
- If required, obtain, and maintain CFP or CFA designation
- Additional product licenses may be required
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Knowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts
- Technically proficient and quick learner of new and updated platforms
- Detail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Expert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (particularly MS Excel) and internet applications
- Exceptional writing, interpersonal and client service skills
- Strong time management skills
- Team player with the ability to collaborate with others
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Adaptable and ability to multi-task
- Goal oriented, self-motivated and results driven
Reports to:
- Market Business Service Officer and/or Business Service Officer
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $150,000 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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.
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Align your degree to the role
Strategy roles must qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B1 visa rules, meaning your degree field needs a direct connection to the position. A business, economics, or finance degree supporting a corporate strategy function is typically sufficient, but a mismatch invites consular pushback.
Search LCA filings before applying
Employers must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring your H-1B1 visa. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find companies that have filed LCAs for strategy job titles, which confirms they've navigated the process before and aren't starting from scratch with you.
Find verified H-1B1 sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters employers by H-1B1 Singapore visa filing history so you're targeting companies that have already sponsored Singaporean nationals. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to firms that may not understand the visa category.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence packet
Before your consulate appointment, compile your offer letter, degree transcripts, and a role description explicitly linking your position to your academic field. Consular officers assess specialty occupation on the spot, so gaps in documentation can result in a 221(g) administrative hold.
Negotiate who covers the LCA wage level
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for your strategy job title before accepting an offer, so compensation aligns with what the employer must certify.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment
H-1B1 visa employers are required to participate in E-Verify. Ask your prospective employer to confirm enrollment before you advance to the offer stage. Discovering a non-enrolled employer after you've started the process means delays or finding a different sponsor entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a strategy role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like business, economics, finance, or management. Roles titled corporate strategy analyst, business strategy manager, or strategy consultant typically qualify. The key is that your offer letter and job description must demonstrate the degree-to-role connection clearly, since a consular officer makes this determination at your appointment.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa differ from the H-1B for strategy professionals?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa skips the lottery entirely and processes at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore rather than through USCIS. The 5,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, so timing isn't a barrier the way it is with H-1B. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 is issued in one-year increments at the consulate rather than the three-year USCIS-approved petition common with H-1B, so you'll renew more frequently.
Where can I find employers that have already sponsored H-1B1 Singapore visa holders for strategy jobs?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers by their H-1B1 visa filing history, so you can focus on companies that have already worked through the process for Singaporean nationals in strategy roles. Targeting these employers reduces the chance that your sponsorship conversation is their first introduction to the visa category, which shortens timelines and avoids unnecessary friction.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if my strategy role changes within the same employer?
If your job duties shift substantially, your employer should evaluate whether a new Labor Condition Application is required, since the original LCA is tied to a specific occupation and wage level. A promotion within the same strategy function typically doesn't require a new filing, but a move into a materially different role, like operations or finance, likely does. Your employer's legal counsel can confirm based on the specific change.
Can I use O*NET to verify that my strategy job title qualifies under H-1B1 rules?
O*NET occupation profiles list the education and training typically required for each job title, which is useful for confirming your role's specialty occupation characteristics before applying. Look up your specific job title on O*NET and check whether a bachelor's degree in a related field is listed as the standard entry requirement. If the profile shows a lower threshold, you'll want to build a stronger factual case through your offer letter and job description.