Executive Director, Product Development

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm, with more than 40 years of history, a presence in 24 countries, and a total of $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025. MSIM 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. For further information about Morgan Stanley Investment Management, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im.The EMEA Product Teams' remit it is to design, develop and, through active post-launch product management, maintain products for MSIM's business outside of the US. As a leading global asset manager, products cover all asset classes, UCITs and AIF structures, distribution across 25+ countries and over $150bn. The Team is broadly divided into a Product Development function, whose responsibility it is to define, develop and deliver products needed to support MSIM's strategy and a Product Management function, responsible for ensuring that the legal vehicle structures through which MSIM's strategies are being delivered continue to remain viable and competitive vis-a-vis competitors and the defined target market and comply with all regulatory requirements. What you'll do in the role:Responsible for the management of non-US fund legal vehicles and their sub-funds, including: * Structuring and developing fund solutions including UCITs, Money Market Funds, ETFs and Alternative Investment Funds across the full range of asset classes for the MSIM's broad client base. * Lead any new fund launches ensuring that the appropriate business case has been made. * Support sales in structuring client bespoke opportunities, including acting as a subject matter expert at client meetings as required. * Manage relationships with product stakeholders across divisions. * Interaction with Senior MSIM Committees, Management Company/AFIM and Fund Boards, including presenting across the full product range as required. * Drive new product development opportunities to grow both product range and AUM. * Leadership of the product lifecycle including fund changes, mergers closures and legal entity changes. * To oversee, provide guidance, represent the Team at various meetings and to senior management and to assist with issue resolution in relation to the following areas: * Take the lead in complex, strategic projects including commercial, regulatory and governance objectives. * Contribute to market analysis in order to identify product opportunities as well as to improve the competitive positioning of the product range. What you'll bring to the role: * The candidate must possess a detailed knowledge and understanding of the European mutual funds industry, especially as it relates to UCITS, Money Market Funds, ETFs, AIFs and Private Funds. * Experience working within a Senior Product Development role. * Previous experience in the development of complex fund solutions and bespoke client solutions. * A strong balance of quantitative, qualitative and commercial skills * Strong communication and presentation skills. * Previous line management required. * Knowledge of structuring and the operation of mutual funds in non-European jurisdictions would be an added advantage. * The candidate must have a broad understanding of the asset management industry and its various operating functions.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.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 opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.