Division: Investment Management Job Title: Associate: Eaton Vance Equity Product Manager Location: Mumbai Job Level: Associate Company Profile Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. Department Profile Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,100 investment professionals around the world and 1.6 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of September 30, 2024. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide strong long-term investment performance, outstanding service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide. Background on the Team We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven professional with global perspective to join the Mumbai based Portfolio Manager Support Services Group. This role will reside within MSIMs Eaton Vance Equity team, which manages over 35B of assets, with six distinct investment teams, that manage diverse strategies across U.S., international and global equity covering various market capitalization and investment styles. The role will support the Portfolio Specialists as they partner with key stakeholder functions such as Sales & Distribution, Legal, Compliance, and Risk. The role requires a self-motivated independent thinker who enjoys solving complex problems and is detail oriented. Responsibilities Play an integral role in supporting Portfolio Specialists and Business COO. Position will focus on a variety of equity strategies, including Global/International Large Cap, Global/International Small Cap, Value, Core/Growth, and U.S. Small-Cap. Write portfolio reviews & market outlook commentary, and respond to ad-hoc research requests based on investment team discussions, internal attribution data and external sources. Perform competitor analysis and market research. Establish, coordinate, and monitor evolving calendar of RFP, RFI, and Due Diligence requests across products and distribution partners. Maintain a tracker of progress across potential sales opportunities to ensure successful completion. Assist with the onboarding and servicing of clients, including establishing and maintaining client reporting in accordance with IMAs. Partner with centralized functions and hold teams accountable for timely deliverables. Collaborate with technical resources to facilitate automation of client reporting, marketing collateral, and other areas to gain efficiencies. Assist in maintaining inventory and availability of internal and external marketing collateral. Perform quality control checks of client reporting and marketing materials to ensure accuracy.