Director of Manager Research Ratings, Australasia

at  Morningstar Inc

Director of Manager Research Ratings, Australasia

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• Responsible for the quality and timeliness of Morningstar’s manager research output across Australian and New Zealand, including both analyst-driven and algorithmically generated ratings.
• Lead, manage, develop and mentor the Australasian analyst team.
• Lead Morningstar’s manager review process and internal research processes including being accountable for the Australasian Fund Ratings Committee and the performance of Australian and NZ ratings recommendations.
• Assist Morningstar Research Analysts in formulating and defending our opinions on manager strategies, asset classes and investment approaches.
• Play a key role linking up with global analyst teams and harmonizing the global research effort as well as contributing to the local Australian business.
• Provide a clear structure and professional working environment for your staff to perform. Provide clear direction and an ’open door’ policy if staff require clarification, direction and assistance.
• Enhance Morningstar’s profile in Australia and NZ through maintaining a public profile, media presence, authoring articles and research.
• Work with Product Managers (Direct / ARC / Adviser Logic / .com.au) to ensure Manager Research makes a positive contribution to Morningstar’s software platforms. Work with the Product managers to deliver new product initiatives where relevant to Manager Research.
• Deliver continual enhancements to Morningstar’s manager research reports in line with client expectations.
• Provide assistance and advice on the Australian and New Zealand fund database.
• Relationship management with clients, media, and funds management organizations.
• Answering questions about our research and industry issues with the media.