Investment Banking Executive Assistant - Menlo Park

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for performing an array of administrative functions requiring confidentiality, initiative and sound decision making for the executive and his/her team. You will provide high‑level administrative support by periodically providing research, preparing reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, travel arrangements, and scheduling meetings.

Additionally, the ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast‑paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism is crucial to this role. You should demonstrate experience in developing relationships in a highly matrixed organization as well as experience in handling the administrative and executive support related tasks with minimal supervision. You will need to adapt procedures, processes, and techniques to the completion of assignments in line with the department's activities and goals.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Executive or Administrative Assistant role
• High school diploma or GED is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience in calendar management
• Adaptable team player
• Good problem‑solving ability
• Strong working experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including table creation, mail merges and basic formatting
• Knowledge of general office procedures (e.g., filing, correspondence, scheduling, expenses, calendar)
• Effective interpersonal skills and excellent telephone etiquette
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Tact and good judgment in confidential situations and proven experience interacting with senior management

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $65,000 and $125,000 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.

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