QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree with 5-12 years of industry experience.
• Broad understanding of the asset management industry in either a product development, business strategy, marketing, or product management role, as well as thorough knowledge of the markets and investment management products. In general, the ideal candidate must possess a balance of commercial awareness, project management capabilities, and business analysis skills.
• Candidate should be energetic, self-starter and team-oriented who thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Experienced professional who understands how to navigate a large global organization, communicates clearly, gains consensus, and supports time-sensitive product initiatives.
• Strong work ethic and a desire to learn.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to manage projects independently.
• Effective communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to write effectively.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with databases such as Morningstar, Strategic Insight Simfund, or Evestment, a plus.
• Series 7, MBA, CFA a plus.

• Work collaboratively with Investment Teams, Distribution & Marketing, Legal & Compliance, and Operations to execute new product launches, mergers/strategy transitions, liquidations, and provide ongoing support to the product platform.
• Project Management of new product launches (idea generation, market research and development of business case), platform enhancements and rationalizations, and managing internal MSIM Committee/Board approvals.
• Conduct market research and analyses on competitor funds, performance, and global investment trends using various fund databases to support product development initiatives and also support presentations to Senior Management and MSIM Committees/Boards to assess marketplace viability.
• Assist supporting the existing product line to ensure commercial success and provide ongoing support to platform that evolves in response to Investment Team strategic initiatives, client requirements, the competitive marketplace, and/or regulatory changes.