Global Capital Markets - Executive Assistant

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Executive Assistant to support senior professionals in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment. This role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities with minimal direction. The ideal candidate anticipates needs, handles sensitive information with discretion, and performs effectively under tight deadlines.

• Manage complex, frequently changing calendars for multiple senior professionals, resolving conflicts and prioritizing effectively.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, calls, and video conferences across time zones.
• Schedule global meetings, often on short notice, ensuring strong attendance and smooth execution.
• Proactively monitor schedules, including travel and key commitments.

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, senior leaders, and internal partners.
• Coordinate recurring and ad hoc meetings with external stakeholders, including their assistants.
• Manage logistics, invitations, and materials using internal systems and administrative AI tools to improve efficiency.
• Handle confidential communications with professionalism and discretion.

• Provide phone coverage, screen calls, and manage urgent matters with sound judgment.
• Draft, edit, and prepare correspondence, presentations, and reports.
• Manage incoming communications (email, mail, requests), ensuring timely follow‑up and prioritization.
• Maintain organized records and documentation.
• Use administrative AI tools to streamline document preparation, communication, and task tracking.

• Coordinate meeting logistics, including space, technology, and catering.
• Organize client events, team activities, and business functions.
• Prepare and distribute agendas and materials.

• Arrange domestic and international travel, including approvals, flights, hotels, and transportation.
• Prepare itineraries and maintain accurate travel profiles.
• Process expense reports accurately and on time, resolving issues as needed.

• Partner with internal teams to resolve issues and obtain information.
• Conduct research to support business activities.
• Provide coverage for team members and adapt to changing priorities.
• Assist with onboarding and training of temporary staff.
• Support special projects and additional responsibilities as needed.

• 3+ years of executive assistant or similar experience in a fast‑paced professional environment.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting multiple senior stakeholders with complex scheduling needs.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional demeanor with discretion in handling confidential information.
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, including calendar management.
• Strong working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with video conferencing, travel and expense systems, and administrative tools.
• Experience utilizing AI‑enabled workplace tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, Gemini, or similar approved platforms) to enhance productivity and workflow management, with demonstrated, real‑world application, is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $75,000 and $115,000 per year for Non‑Exempt, 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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