Position: Marketing Operations Associate
Business Overview:
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has $1.4 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of Dec 31, 2023. 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 Market Operations Specialist. The role specifically supports the senior members of the Marketing Operations team within MSIM Marketing. The primary responsibility of the role is to support Marketing Operations that will be responsible for the performance update process of marketing materials, presentations etc. The role will be focused on supporting new and impactful ways to enhance the operational marketing platform as well as project manage automation initiatives.
Marketing materials are for strategies and funds across the Morgan Stanley Investment Management platform, for clients based in North America, EMEA and Asia. The Marketing Operations Associate will work with firm systems, databases and resources to source quantitative and qualitative data, complete drafts of performance updates for review by senior team member. In addition, the individual will be responsible for managing the production calendar for the performance update cycle. Members work in a fast paced, collaborative team environment.
The successful candidate has experience in or knowledge of the investment management industry, experience with aggregating and interpreting performance data.
Key responsibilities:
Manage and support the updating and maintenance of the monthly/quarterly materials including fact cards, performance summaries, presentations, Investment Ideas and collateral
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data through implementation of quality control processes, proofing and data checking
Partner with the key stakeholders including technology team to ensure timely execution of all initiatives with key focus will be on system and data related projects
Perform quality control checks on material development and performance update process
Contribute to ongoing quality and efficiency improvements
Provide peer review of first drafts and training of junior team members
Ensure timely update and delivery of all Monthly and Quarterly MSIM Marketing materials to invested clients, prospectus and MSIM.com.
Co-ordinate with multiple business stakeholders and technology in managing and completion of MSIM wide Product Actions on MSIM Marketing materials and MSIM.com (across all language websites).
Perform quality control checks on material development and performance update process and contribute to ongoing quality and efficiency improvements
Provide back up to other team members
Work across the global MSIM Business Development teams located in North America, Europe and Asia
Key Skills
Working knowledge of investment management industry
Strong attention to detail with solid critical thinking and problem solving capabilities
Excellent project and time management skills
Superior proofing skills
Ability to focus on small details while maintaining larger picture
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and deliver outstanding work products under tight deadlines
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel, Powerpoint
Minimum of 5-10 years of industry experience
Key attributes include: Factsheets, Marketing Collaterals, presentation updates, commitment, team spirit, and collaboration