Morningstar · 2 months ago
Director of Product Manager, Private Credit Indexes
Morningstar is one of the fastest-growing businesses within the company, delivering innovative indexing solutions globally. The role seeks a strategic leader to grow Private Credit Indexes, focusing on product strategy, innovation, and lifecycle management while collaborating across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Act as the subject matter expert fixed income, with deep knowledge of market data, investor needs, and competitive dynamics
Leverage expertise in investment research and the broader investment ecosystem to design indexes that create both investor value and commercial impact
Collaborate with data providers, business partners, and internal technology and operations teams to identify opportunities, drive innovation, and ensure smooth go-to-market execution
Produce thought leadership content—including whitepapers, blogs, and market insights—that positions Morningstar as a leader in this space
Represent Morningstar at industry events, panels, webinars, and client meetings to drive awareness and adoption
Track competitor offerings, market structure changes, and investor demand to shape product roadmap decisions
Evaluate new opportunities by analyzing risks, strengths, weaknesses, and market potential to inform strategy
Support index governance processes through methodology reviews, documentation, and compliance with best practices
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge of fixed income, the investment management ecosystem, including investment vehicles, regulations, and index design best practices
Strong background in investment research and proven ability to translate research into actionable applications
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging diverse audiences
Strong commercial acumen and ability to connect innovation to revenue opportunities
Demonstrated success collaborating across disciplines such as research, product development, technology, and sales
Motivated, investor-oriented self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in dynamic, ambiguous environments while driving breakthrough solutions
Minimum of 15 years of experience in product strategy, investment research, investment management, or related fields
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
MBA and/or CFA strongly preferred
Benefits
75% 401k match up to 7%
Stock Ownership Potential
Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
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
Trust-Based Time Off
6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Adoption Assistance
Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
Annual Education Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement
Charitable Matching Gifts program
Dollars for Doers volunteer program
Paid volunteering days
15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
Company
Morningstar
Morningstar provides independent investment research to investors worldwide.
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Funding
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