Associate - COO Office and Site Engagement Support

Morgan Stanley Alpharetta is seeking a highly organized and dynamic Associate to support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and assist with site engagement activities.This role will engage with key internal stakeholders and partner across teams to support and deliver tasks. The ideal candidate has robust communication skills, strong attention to detail, experience working with senior stakeholders and is an organized self-starter with the ability multi-task. This role is based in Alpharetta, GA and reports into the Morgan Stanley Alpharetta Chief Operating Officer.Key Responsibilities:Site Engagement and Event Management:

• Plan and execute site-wide events, including employee networking activities, senior management visits, public events, and charitable engagements.
• Manage logistics, marketing, and budgeting for events to ensure seamless execution.
• Develop and implement communication strategies, including drafting site-wide newsletters, managing content on internal websites, and preparing presentations for stakeholder meetings.
• Manage the site management event calendar, working with the various teams and stakeholders to resolve scheduling conflicts.

Operational Support:

• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for site governance and stakeholder management.
• Support the budgeting process by facilitating approvals, processing payments and expense reports.
• Maintain and manage site documentation and key correspondence.
• Back up for calendar and travel support (as needed)
• Contribute to special projects and support other US Global Centers as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive communications and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration or a related field.
• Strong project management and event planning skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with internal websites and collaboration tools (HTML, Jive Platform, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint).
• A proactive, self-starter attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in internal communications and corporate events (employee engagement, client, etc.)
• Strong writing, editing, and content development skills.

Characteristics:

• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• A positive, enthusiastic team player who is willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

This role offers a unique opportunity to support senior management and engage with various stakeholders across Morgan Stanley’s Alpharetta site, contributing to the overall operational excellence and community spirit of the office. If you are looking to advance your career in a challenging yet supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of r