Investment Management - Senior Product Development Manager - Vice President

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  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.

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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 teamJOB 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 managementCFA 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…