NQDC Administration Associate – AVP

Morgan Stanley

NQDC administrator managing deferred compensation plan enrollment, contributions, distributions, and compliance for Morgan Stanley at Work clients. Supporting implementation, servicing, audits, and client relationships.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeAlpharetta • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Nonqualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC) product management and service management, with a strong focus on compliance, client relationship management, and project management. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and streamline service offerings to enhance client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

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NQDC Product ManagementClient Relationship ManagementProject ManagementCompliance MonitoringMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

NQDC Product ManagementPlan OperationsAudit and ReconciliationFunding AnalysisCompliance LanguageProcess DevelopmentService Management

Soft Skills

Client Relationship-BuildingCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulatory ComplianceTax RequirementsSecurities RequirementsClient Inquiries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support sales, plan implementation, and service teams with onboarding and servicing new Morgan Stanley at Work clients, including takeover plans from competitive vendors
Administer nonqualified deferred compensation programs from initial eligibility and enrollment through ongoing contributions and distributions
Lead plan implementation through initial enrollment in partnership with the Implementation Specialist and external Client Administrator
Perform monthly and quarterly audits and reconciliations for assigned clients
Prepare and deliver annual funding analyses based on client expectations
Monitor compliance with global regulatory, tax, and securities requirements, including 409A criteria
Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, HR, Treasury, Tax, and other external stakeholders as needed
Maintain annual and semi-annual event calendars and proactively prepare timely administrative activities
Align service models across the book of business to improve scalability and value creation
Respond to escalated client inquiries and document communications, issues, and resolutions
Engage senior management to support issue resolution when needed
Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize service offerings
Suggest improvements to NQDC products and platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of relevant financial services or related experience at the Associate level, focused on NQDC product management, service management, and/or plan operations
5–7 years of relevant financial services or related experience at the AVP level, focused on NQDC product management, service management, and/or plan operations
Well-developed client relationship-building and management skills
Strong project management, process development, and communication skills
Extreme attention to detail and comfort with compliance language and processes
Clear and confident communication skills and customer service orientation
Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and cross-functional groups simultaneously
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong ownership, accountability, and entrepreneurial spirit
Ability to manage ambiguity and recommend solutions to tactical and strategic challenges

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive employee benefits and perks
Benefits and support for employees and their families throughout their work-life journey
Opportunities for career mobility across the business
Diversity and inclusion commitment
Supportive and empowering work environment