Associate Product Manager, Fixed Income & Multi-Asset Indexes

The Group: Morningstar’s mission is to empower investor success. Morningstar Indexes was created to meet the evolving needs of investors and to be a strong advocate for them. With our rich history as a transparent, investor-focused leader in data and research, we are uniquely positioned to help individuals, institutions, wealth managers, and advisors navigate investment opportunities across all asset classes, styles, and strategies. Whether assessing risk and return through traditional benchmarks or assisting investors in integrating ESG goals, our diverse range of index solutions addresses the complex questions investors face today, helping them achieve their long-term goals.  The Role The Associate Product Manager, Fixed Income & Multi-Asset Indexes will support the growth of Morningstar’s index business through a mix of operations, client support and market research responsibilities. In this role, you will serve as a product expert for a broad range of fixed income and multi-asset indexes and will leverage that expertise to coordinate new index launches, provide market intelligence, prepare client reports and address inquiries escalated from the client support team. You will also help support the commercial success of our indexes by serving as an index product expert in client meetings and assisting with follow-ups. This role is part of a global team and will report to the Director of Product Management, Equity Indexes.    This position is based in our Chicago office. We follow a hybrid policy of at least 4 days onsite. Job Responsibilities:  Support the growth of the index business by working cross-functionally to bring new indexes and product enhancements to market, managing timelines, deliverables, cross-team communications, and client notifications  Conduct market research to help refine product strategy and maintain competitor index mappings  Coordinate the creation of external index documentation, including rulebooks and marketing materials  Drive greater adoption of Morningstar fixed income and multi-asset indexes by creating materials for client pitches, giving product presentations, and assisting with follow-ups from client meetings  Collaborate with the client service team to deliver monthly index reports to key clients and respond to escalated client inquiries   Identify potential areas for improvement with respect to workflows, documentation, and methodology    Qualifications:  A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a finance-related field A bachelor’s degree is preferred  Fixed income knowledge   Understanding of the index business  Strong analytical capabilities  A record of process improvement  Attention to detail  Strong presentation and relationship-building skills   Able to thrive in a fast-paced global work environment  Harbor a genuine belief in Morningstar`s core values Knowledge of Morningstar Direct is desired  Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application materials.  Compensation and Benefits At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide: Financial Health 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary Stock Ownership Potential Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission Physical Health  Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance Emotional Health  Trust-Based Time Off 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave Adoption Assistance Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses Tuition Reimbursement Social Health  Charitable Matching Gifts program Dollars for Doers volunteer program Paid volunteering days 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups Total Cash Compensation Range $74,325.00 - 126,350.00 USD Annual Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office 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. 001_MstarInc Morningstar Inc. Legal Entity