Strategic Competitive Intelligence Associate

Artisan Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Artisan Partners is seeking an intellectually curious Competitive Intelligence Associate to translate industry, product and competitor data into actionable insights across Global Distribution.

You will monitor trends, analyze performance and contribute to strategic projects, partnering with multiple teams to drive growth and client experience while advancing AI-enabled workflows with governance.

Qualifications

• 4–8+ years of relevant experience in asset management, investment research, competitive intelligence, product strategy, consultant relations, distribution analytics or a related financial services role.
• Strong investment and business judgment, including familiarity with performance, risk, flows, fees, peer groups, benchmarks and investment vehicles across public and private markets.
• Experience with structured and unstructured financial data, including market data, research, filings, portfolio information and client content.
• Experience with Morningstar Direct and Nasdaq eVestment is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, writing and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear business implications.
• Strong relationship-building skills and confidence engaging senior stakeholders across Sales, Investment Strategy, Finance, Marketing and executive teams.
• High intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Progress toward or completion of the CFA designation is a plus.
• Experience with executive materials, product positioning, pricing analysis, consultant databases and/or AI-assisted research and workflow automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor industry trends, asset flows, vehicle adoption, pricing, consultant themes, channel dynamics and competitor activity across public and private market strategies.
• Analyze Artisan investment strategies relative to peers using industry databases and third-party research platforms, including Morningstar Direct, Nasdaq eVestment and similar resources.
• Develop competitive positioning analyses that translate investment, peer, performance, fee and flow data into actionable insights for senior Distribution and business stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted partner to senior sales professionals by providing concise, commercially relevant market and competitor intelligence.
• Prepare and maintain executive, board and governance reporting for mutual funds, UCITS, private funds and other vehicles, ensuring quality, consistency and efficient production.
• Contribute to strategic projects evaluating product gaps, vehicle opportunities, launch prioritization, share class strategy, benchmark selection and pricing competitiveness.
• Partner with Finance, Investment Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Legal/Compliance and Data teams to provide an objective, data-driven perspective on decisions affecting growth and client experience.
• Improve and automate competitive intelligence, research and reporting workflows, including responsible use of approved AI tools while maintaining appropriate controls, human review, confidentiality and compliance standards.

Skills

Asset management

Investment research

Competitive intelligence

Product strategy

Consultant relations

Distribution analytics

Financial services

Stakeholder management

AI-assisted research

Education

CFA designation in progress

Tools

Morningstar Direct

Nasdaq eVestment

Job description

Artisan Partners is seeking an intellectually curious Competitive Intelligence Associate to translate industry, product and competitor data into actionable insights across Global Distribution.

You will monitor trends, analyze performance and contribute to strategic projects, partnering with multiple teams to drive growth and client experience while advancing AI-enabled workflows with governance.