Associate - Product Management (Investment Management)

TEAM Product Management LEVEL Associate Department Profile Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has 1.5 Trillion in assets under management or supervision as of March 2024. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide. Position Overview We are looking for career-minded professionals with global perspective to join the Mumbai based Integrated Marketing Services team as a Product Management Associate. As a member of the Product Management team, the Associate will support various teams throughout the organization by using data to provide competitive intelligence and market research on various topics for both the retail and institutional market segments. Topics include but are not limited to analyzing industry flows, product positioning within MSIM and versus the competition. Analysis is calculated on a monthly, quarterly and ad hoc basis for strategies and funds across the MSIMs equity, fixed income and alternative platforms. Product Management Associates work with firm systems, databases and resources to source quantitative and qualitative data, complete drafts for review by investment strategy specialists. Members work in a fast paced, time sensitive and collaborative team environment. The candidate should have experience in or knowledge of the investment management industry, experience with retail and institutional databases such as Morningstar Direct and eVestment. Key Responsibilities Work closely with a dedicated team of professionals whose primary responsibilities are to effectively communicate product details, competitive advantages and industry trends to Senior Management, Portfolio Management and Distribution teams Continuously monitor the competitive landscape and industry trends (utilizing internal and external data/information resources) in order to help position products appropriately Ownership of the creation and production of various standardized reports to support monthly/quarterly materials Respond to ad hoc requests from New York and London on a timely basis Contribute to ongoing quality and efficiency improvements Review reporting requirements and set up customised reports for new and existing clients. Broad understanding of ESG performance and rating