Investment Management - Senior Product Development Manager - Vice President

London

ABOUT MORGAN STANLEY
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.

ABOUT PARAMETRIC
Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. We partner with advisors, institutions, and consultants to build portfolios focused on what's important to them and their clients. A leader in custom solutions for more than 30 years, we help investors access efficient market exposures, solve implementation challenges, and design multi-asset portfolios that respond to their evolving needs. We also offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients' core holdings.

This role is part of Parametric's hybrid working model, which includes working in the office 3 days a week and choosing to work remotely or in the office the remaining days of the week.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Product Manager has a deep knowledge and understanding of their aligned products/strategies, and oversees the day-to-day management/administration of those strategies, including daily decisioning with clients and/or internal stakeholders

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• An expert in the investment strategy/ies they are responsible for, leverage this expertise to make decisions against the current product plan/roadmap - often on a case-by-base, unique deal basis - and share insights and provide guidance on how we progress and launch our strategies

• Leverage deep knowledge of what is going on in the market relative to our position; leverage that knowledge in making product-related decisions, and to lift up share and discuss across various audiences, internal and external

• Play a lead role, in tandem with the Director, Product Management, in implementing product and investment strategy strategic plan/roadmap and to responding to impacts/forces in the market that impact and influence product strategy

• Carry technical aspect of the prospect interactions and other sales support; at times may have some client relationship responsibilities

• Address complex escalations, leveraging a complete understanding of any operational aspect to support and address questions as they arise

• Lead projects that support products/strategies across the firm

• Oversee how we interact with marketing to ensure all product marketing materials are current and accurately reflecting the strategy and position relative to market

• Lead through project ownership and training/mentoring others on the product team

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

• Experience in investment management, asset management, wealth management, or related financial services environments, with experience in investment product management

• CFA or similar designation, preferred

• Experience in structuring, development, and launch of mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), and separately managed accounts (SMAs)

• Experience working with funds domiciled in Ireland and Luxembourg, other jurisdictions also preferred

• Practical knowledge of UCITS and MIFID governance frameworks

• Deep product management knowledge with an interest and desire to begin operating in a strategic product management leadership capacity

• Strong understanding of investment products, portfolio management workflows, capital markets, and front-office operations

• Experience working across multiple asset classes, with a strong understanding of custom investment solutions, synthetic investment solutions, equities, and fixed income

• Proven success influencing stakeholders, timelines, and expectations across both internal and external stakeholders.

• A fluent presenter and communicator; able to convey complex information in a manner that is understood by the given audience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability collaborating and influencing individuals across an organization at varying levels

• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to work independently under tight deadlines

• Demonstrated strong decision making and critical thinking skills

Parametric believes each member of our organization makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications. It is our expectation that every member of our team will offer his/her/their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our client services.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.