01Key Responsibilities
Drive high quality business and market intel to support strategic decision making for the senior business executives. Deliver funds, sector and market analysis and recommendation to various stakeholders in the Product, Distribution, and Investment areas. Drive the production of regular reporting outputs, focusing on accuracy, timeliness and meaningful insights. Deliver regular reporting including peer group analysis and Executive Committee updates for M&G wholesale public funds, while fulfilling bespoke market insight requests from various business areas. Assist in delivering thematic research by analysing major industry and investor trends. Ensure MI inputs are embedded into key business discussions and planning materials to support informed decisions. Manage senior stakeholders expectations and service their requests with high quality analysis and on time delivery. Contribute to forwardlooking market, sector and fund analysis. Support continuous improvement in MI processes, reporting efficiency and use of automation and visualisation. Support and contribute to team automation initiatives to improve efficiency and enable Sales teams to self-serve fund comparison request. Contribute to the strategic projects of Asset Management strategy and support strategic business plan of Investment business as part of the Distribution function in M&G. Manage compelling deadlines, where necessary, to ensure commentaries are produced in a timely and accurate manner.
Key Accountabilities:
Accountable for delivering high quality commentaries, using specialist knowledge and subject matter expertiseAccountable for providing market and industry context for M&G's three year business planning. Apply judgement to deliver outcomes, ensuring meeting of business deadlinesManage conflicts that may impact deliveryIdentify and anticipate need for changes to continuously improve quality and efficiency of outputLiaise with external providers such as Broadridge, Morningstar, and IA to handle queries and maintain organisational data accuracy
Key Stakeholder Management
Internal
Head of Wholesale Market IntelligenceDirector of Strategy & Market IntelligenceChief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Asset ManagementStakeholders across business areas but not limited to Product, Distribution, Investment teamsHead of Client Operations - Asset Management
External
Not applicable
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Educational Qualification
Knowledge & Skills :
Extensive experience in market intelligence, competitive analysis or related roles within asset management. Good understanding of asset management products, distribution channels and competitor dynamics. Strong ability to synthesise complex, multi-source data into clear, commercially relevant insight. Experience using Morningstar Direct databaseWorking knowledge of Broadridge/IA Echoweb/ eVestment database is desirableKnowledge of data visualisation platforms such as Microsoft Power BITeam management and project management experienceSenior stakeholders managementGood planning and prioritising skillsCommitted to achieving results independently and to deliver on timeStrong verbal as well as written communication skillsRigorous attention to detail, planning and organisation skillsAble to work both individually and in a collegiate and collaborative manner
Experience:
8-10+ years experience in Asset Management/ Wealth Management industryExperience in working with senior leaders and investment professionals across global teams
Educational Qualification:
Post Graduate preferably with degree in Commerce/Business Administration specialised in Finance/Marketing/OperationsMasters in Finance preferred
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