Executive Director & Head, Global ETF Marketing & Direct Partnerships

Morgan Stanley•New York, NY

4d•$200,000 - $300,000

About The Position

The strategic and commercially focused Head of Global ETF Marketing and Direct Partnerships will lead all marketing and partnership initiatives across the rapidly evolving retail brokerage, direct investing, and fintech ecosystem. This leader will be responsible for defining and executing the global marketing and client coverage strategy for Morgan Stanley ETFs across key retail distribution partners. The successful candidate will serve as the senior relationship manager for leading brokerage and fintech platforms, driving strategic partnerships, platform engagement, and commercial growth opportunities that increase brand visibility, product adoption, distribution reach, and asset growth. Working closely with Distribution, Product Development, Capital Markets, Wealth Management, and Global Marketing teams, this individual will help shape Morgan Stanley global ETF strategy within the digital wealth ecosystem and identify innovative ways to engage the next generation of investors globally. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Morgan Stanley’s ETF business by building strategic partnerships, driving innovative marketing programs, and expanding the Firm’s presence across the next generation of retail investing platforms.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in ETF distribution, asset management, wealth management, fintech partnerships, channel marketing, business development, or related financial services roles.
Deep understanding of the ETF marketplace, retail investor behavior, and digital wealth ecosystem.
Demonstrated experience managing strategic relationships with brokerage firms, fintech platforms, digital wealth providers, or distribution partners.
Strong commercial orientation with a proven ability to originate and execute growth opportunities.
Exceptional relationship management and executive communication skills.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive initiatives across complex organizations.
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and project management capabilities.
Experience launching or scaling ETF products across retail distribution platforms, strongly preferred.
Familiarity with emerging trends in direct investing, fintech innovation, and wealth technology.
Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional partnerships and lead transformational initiatives.
Passion for building and leading diverse, inclusive teams, where all individuals feel valued, respected and empowered.
Ability to define and communicate a clear vision, align teams with organizational goals and drive long-term results.
Navigates change with confidence, maintains composure under pressure, and leads through uncertainty.
Sets ambitious goals, holds teams accountable and consistently delivers measurable results.
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Operates with a strong sense of ethics and integrity in your interactions with others and decision making.
Takes accountability and ownership in your work with a focus on long-term value creation.
Track record of fostering a culture of honesty, transparency and accountability within teams.
Proven ability to collaborate across teams to deliver optimal solutions for clients.
A passion for innovation, with a continuous improvement mindset to drive excellence.
Respect for individual differences, with an openness to diverse perspectives.
Engagement in community service, volunteering or corporate citizenship initiatives.
Commitment to mentoring and supporting professional growth of others.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive global ETF marketing strategy focused on the direct and retail investor audience.
Drive awareness, consideration, and adoption of Morgan Stanley ETFs through platform marketing programs, educational initiatives, and investor engagement campaigns.
Partner with product, distribution, and investment teams to develop differentiated ETF positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies.
Identify emerging trends in retail investing and digital wealth management to inform marketing priorities and future growth opportunities.
Build strategic ETF relationships with key retail brokerage firms in partnership with Home Office relationship managers, self-directed investing platforms, robo-advisors, fintech companies, and digital wealth providers.
Develop partner-specific growth plans that align Morgan Stanley's ETF objectives with platform priorities.
Originate, negotiate, and advance strategic partnership opportunities that drive measurable business outcomes.
Serve as the primary point of contact for senior partner stakeholders and executive-level engagements.
Collaborate with Global Marketing and Distribution teams to strengthen platform presence and enhance product accessibility across partner ecosystems.
Identify and execute high-impact commercial opportunities including distribution expansion, educational partnerships, digital integrations, content programs, and promotional campaigns.
Drive initiatives that increase assets under management, ETF adoption, platform shelf placement, and client engagement.
Evaluate new business models, strategic alliances, and emerging fintech capabilities that can create competitive advantage.
Monitor partner performance and develop business cases for investment and growth opportunities.
Partner closely with Global Marketing, Distribution, Product Strategy, Capital Markets, Analytics, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams to execute strategic initiatives.
Establish KPIs and measurement frameworks to evaluate partnership effectiveness and marketing ROI.
Provide leadership and strategic direction for initiatives spanning multiple stakeholder groups.
Represent the ETF business in senior management forums and contribute to long-term business planning.