Product Manager

The Group: The Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) is the central data system for collecting, storing, consolidating, normalizing, calculating, and distributing Morningstar's high-quality data and capabilities to internal and external consumers. EDP is a data provider as well as a business enabler. The individuals in this group thrive to enable faster business growth, better scale and improve customer experience by maximizing full commercial and brand value of data sets in their entirety.
The Role:
The portfolio calculation service group within EDP is seeking a passionate and data-centric product manager who can work closely with business analysts, senior product, and technology members of the group to build advanced portfolio calculations. As a portfolio analytics product manager, you will actively work with our methodology experts and quantitative research team to understand and deliver advanced portfolio analytics. One of the most immediate use-cases you will work on is the service build-out for our centralized optimizer capability to deliver the best of Morningstar's portfolio optimization IP (Intellectual Property). Ideally, we would want someone who has a financial background and is excited about Morningstar's mission to empower investors through our advanced research and analytics capabilities. This role requires coordination across many internal/external teams and will be visible at the highest levels of the company.
Responsibilities:

• Work within an Agile team to develop business requirements and user stories and get these validated with customers and stakeholders
• Prioritize the backlog queue across multiple projects and workstreams, and ensure high-quality execution working with squad members
• Work with external and internal project stakeholders to define and document project scope, plan product phases/ versions, Minimum Viable Product, and overall product deliveries
• Work with other product and capability owners from across the organization to develop a product integration vision that supports and advances their business goals
• Work with cross-functional leaders to determine technology, design, and project management resource requirements to execute and deliver on commitments. Proactively communicate project delivery risks to key stakeholders to ensure timely deliverables
• Own the tactical roadmap, requirements, and product development lifecycle for a squad to deliver high performing Enterprise Components to our end clients
• Understand business, operations, and technology requirements, serving as a conduit between stakeholders, operations, and technology teams
• Defines and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurements of the product success.

Basic Requirements

• 8+ years of work experience in business analysis/data analysis/product management preferably in financial services industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Deep understanding of portfolio construction and portfolio-related analytics.
• Ability to learn new things quickly under limited supervision
• Ability to develop strong internal and external partnerships, and work effectively across different business and functional areas
• Superior business judgment; analytical, planning, and decision-making skills
• Action-oriented individual possessing an entrepreneurial mindset
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, exhibit a passion for innovation, and harbour a genuine belief in and acceptance of Morningstar`s core values
• Demonstrated ability to lead and build the capabilities of a driven and diverse global team
• Bachelor's degree in business management, computer science, engineering, or related field

Bonus points if you have

• AWS (Amazon Web Services) certification and/or knowledge of AWS services like S3, Athena and Redshift.
• Ability to use tools like Athena/SQL to perform data analysis
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or commensurate financial services experience

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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