About the role:

The Managed Investment Data Team requires a Data Relationship Manager to drive Morningstar data in the German, Swiss and Austrian market. The employee will collaborate with all global and local teams. The Data Relationship Manager is responsible for the relationships with asset managers and other actors of the industry, demonstrate our capabilities and quality, and return the voice of the local market to the global and central teams. The Data Relationship Manager is the main point of contact between our centralized data team and the asset managers. The position will be based in our Frankfurt office.

Job responsibilities:

Representing and explaining the Data workflows, processes, and methodologies (ESG, SFDR and other regulatory requirements, Morningstar ratings…) towards asset managers and clients.

• Take ownership of acquiring and onboarding new data sets as we keep expanding the quality of analytics delivered to  clients.
• Partner with product, sales & support teams to help resolve client data questions.
• Collaborate with members of our Data Operations Teams to align priorities based upon local business requirements.
• Business analysis on market and regulatory changes to design data collection plans & meet client and industry needs.
• Monitor competitor behaviour, trends, and services to ensure Morningstar is well placed to act on any opportunities that may arise.

Qualifications:

• Fluent English and German; other European language preferable
• 3- 5 years of relevant experience
• Solid understanding of the local German, Swiss and Austrian investment management industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Significant experience within a financial data role.

Nice to Have

• Data expert on investment data points, processes, methodologies, calculations and different fund structures
• High level of interest in artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation
• Previous experience in project management and relationship management role
• Extra European language

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.