Associate Manager

People Management

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  Build and lead a high-performing team of analysts by providing clear direction, setting goals, and optimizing resource allocation.

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  Strengthen the team’s understanding of ESG impact concepts and improve analysts’ ability to apply these in research indicators.

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  Coach and develop Team Leads/Senior Analysts to enhance their managerial capability, leadership behaviors, technical competence, and content expertise.

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  Motivate, engage, and recognize team members and Team Leads to maintain high morale and performance.

Research Output Management

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  Lead effective research planning, evaluate team performance, and prepare monthly performance and insights reports for senior management.

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  Ensure timely and accurate delivery of research outputs across multiple research requirements and priorities.

Business Process Improvement

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  Apply LEAN, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement approaches to enhance research processes.

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  Map, standardize, and document workflows into clear SOPs.

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  Lead issue management activities, including root-cause analysis and development of corrective and preventive actions.

• Master’s degree in any discipline.

• 7+ years of relevant experience, preferably in secondary research or data operations; exposure to ESG/Sustainability is an advantage.

• Demonstrated experience coaching Team Leads/Senior Analysts and managing people-leadership responsibilities.

• Prior experience hiring analysts, establishing research teams, overseeing research operations, improving research processes, and ensuring high-quality delivery.

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, international, and technically complex environment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial mindset.

• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to proactively identify, assess, and manage risks.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders across levels and geographies.

• Proven project management skills and experience optimizing workflows and processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with text mining or artificial intelligence tools is a plus.

• Alignment with Sustainalytics’ mission, vision, and values.

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.

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.