# Branch Administrator

[Morgan Stanley](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/morgan-stanley.md) · New York · United States · [Administrative / Others](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/administrative-others.md)

Morgan Stanley is hiring a Branch Administrator in New York. Posted 2026-07-24; applications close 2026-09-22.

**Apply**: https://ms.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/New-York-New-York-United-States-of-America/Branch-Administrator_JR040966-1

Posted 2d ago.

## Role details

## Branch Administrator

The Branch Administrator (BA) provides overall administrative support for the Branch, assisting the Branch Manager with matters affecting Branch facilities, Financial Advisors, and Support Staff. The BA may be responsible for multiple branch locations at the direction of the Market Management team. In this role, you will act as a culture carrier aligned with the firm’s core values, gain broad exposure to the business at a high level, and develop skills through a wide range of responsibilities.

## Duties and Responsibilities

### Expense Management Support

  
- Manage Travel & Entertainment (T&E) and Events and Conferences (EnC) expense requests to ensure compliance with Firm policy using online business systems.
  
- Coordinate events and meetings for the Branch, including pre-approvals, event logistics/planning, and accounting for meetings involving employees, management, Councils, National Sales partners, external wholesalers, and others as directed.
  
- Work with Accounts Payable to manage invoices, vendor setup/maintenance, and payment reconciliations or issues.
  
- Maintain and review Branch finance and expense management information in collaboration with MBSO and/or Business Service Officer (BSO).

### Management Support

  
- Use firm resources and act as a liaison with the Market Administrator and other internal and external business partners, including managing requests and escalating as needed.
  
- Provide organizational support for Human Resources by leveraging related HR systems (I-9 processing, New Hire onboarding, internal transfers, and employee termination paperwork).
  
- Proactively participate in firm initiatives directed by local management.
  
- Communicate and manage firm initiatives for the Branch (e.g., Global Volunteer Month, Annual Appeal) and regional/Market initiatives as directed.
  
- Participate in training and education programs to maintain current status on policies, procedures, and risk awareness (including licensing requirements for Branch personnel).
  
- Facilitate and/or conduct ad hoc projects, training, and events for the Branch as necessary.

### Office Administration Support

  
- Perform administrative functions for the Branch Management team, including telephone coverage, business travel arrangements, coordination of internal and external meetings & events, and file/calendar maintenance.
  
- Serve as a point of contact for Branch facilities management and maintain up-to-date office utilization information in the internal firm system.
  
- Serve as a point of contact for personnel needs (e.g., benefits enrollment, registration/licensing, and communication of policy updates related to HR and Registration matters).
  
- Serve as a point of contact for local administrative tasks (e.g., Alternative Flexible Grid (AFG) checkpoints, CPR/AED training and certifications, annual certification of registrations, and market data expense tracking).
  
- Lead office management efforts, including maintaining office supplies, ordering business cards and stationery, maintaining business continuity plans, and acting as the primary point of contact for the Rapid Notification System.
  
- Assist with firm remediations as needed.
  
- Act as a point of contact for technology projects, migrations, and equipment installs/replacements.
  
- Coordinate with the Market Administrator regarding Market-driven projects and initiatives, including ensuring backup Administrator coverage.
  
- Administer other duties as delegated by the Market Management Team (Market Manager, Associate Market Manager, Market Business Service Officer, Sr. Risk Officer).

## Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

### Education and/or Experience

  
- High School Diploma/Equivalency.
  
- College degree preferred.
  
- Two or more years of related experience is a plus.

### Knowledge/Skills

  
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone coverage.
  
- Strong time management skills.
  
- Demonstrates good judgment.
  
- Exceptional interpersonal and client service skills.
  
- Detail-oriented with superior organizational skills.
  
- Ability to prioritize work.
  
- Team player with the ability to collaborate with others.
  
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  
- Adaptable and able to multitask.
  
- Proactive/self-starter.
  
- Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters.
  
- Willingness to obtain Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA).

## Reports To

  
- Branch Manager

## Applying to this role

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Updated: 2026-07-26
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