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Job Title: Investment Management - EMEA Consultant Relations - Vice PresidentThe experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.Location: LondonThe EMEA Consultant Relations Team is seeking a thoughtful, articulate, results-oriented, and collaborative professional who can successfully drive results through deep relationship management across multiple decision makers and key constituents at an assigned roster of investment consulting firms to deliver the full capabilities of MSIMs investment platform, and establish the firms brand as a leading provider of institutional solutions while generating asset and revenue growth.Based in London, the EMEA Consultant Relations Team is responsible for driving growth across the MSIM platform through the development of new relationships, the enhancement of existing relationships, and the application of a holistic and partnership-oriented approach to provide a best-in-class consultant and associated client experience. The Consultant Relations Vice President role will focus on driving results across MSIMs platform (Equities, Fixed Income, Responsible Investing, Private Credit and Equity, Hedge Funds, Real Assets, Custom Solutions) through an assigned group of mid-tier consulting firms. The team works in close partnership with institutional sales, relationship management, and investment teams to deliver the full breadth of MSIMs investment ideas and solutions.What will you be doing?Develop and maintain best-in-class relationships with research and field consultants and other key influencers at assigned investment consulting firms.Generate approval ratings and effectively position the firms investment strategies and services for growth through a deep understanding of assigned consultant firms market outlook and client asset allocation priorities.Proactively identify business development opportunities within a consultants client roster and coordinate with relevant institutional sales, relationship management, and investment team colleagues.Anticipate challenges and marshal the firms resources to defend the firms existing client mandates.Keep investment consultants informed of important events related to MSIMs investment strategies and effectively manage their expectations.Identify opportunities to enhance the consultant relationship through the introduction of relevant investment professionals, senior executives, and timely thought leadership.Effectively and consistently document interaction with consultants in the firms CRM system.Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned investment consulting firms, including their business strategy and competitors, client roster, key decision makers/influencers and their biases, manager selection process, and communication preferences.Communicate competitive intelligence and market trends across MSIM's institutional business unit.Work with internal partners to effectively manage all aspects of the investment and operational due diligence processes.What were looking for:Experience in financial services, with strategy/distribution experience in institutional and/or consultant relations setting.IMC required.Strong understanding of the capital markets along with experience executing on capital raising strategies.Excellent communication and relationship building skills, team-oriented and collaborative.Ability to work well under pressure including a proven ability to multi-task and prioritize.Excellent communicator with exemplary interpersonal and writing skills.Knowledgeable of current market trends and the competitive landscape.A problem-solver who demonstrates effective organization skills and follow-through.Results-oriented with a bias for action.Deeply collaborative in their interaction with colleagues across the firm regardless of function or level; a team player.Flexible work statement: Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.Equal opportunities statement: Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.#J-18808-Ljbffr