Michele Rumfola

About Michele Rumfola

Asset management professional with extensive experience in leading global teams and overseeing complex projects. I manage a network of 60 freelance investigative journalists and an in-house team of analysts and editors. With an operating budget exceeding $300K, I oversee the production of over 100 market research reports annually, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. I lead a team that conducts unbiased, data-driven marketplace research, providing leading institutional investors with an in-depth view of trends across supply chains to drive informed, timely investment decisions. Our team excels in questionnaire development and source strategy design, ensuring our research is thorough and insightful. Our Grassroots® analysts collaborate with Voya IM’s investment teams to design customized market research studies on demand. These studies delve deep into under-researched marketplace trends, competitive landscapes, and global business developments, providing valuable insights to inform investment decisions. My ability to build strong, effective teams and deliver data-driven results efficiently makes me a valuable asset to any organization.#AssetManagement #MarketResearch #Leadership #DataDriven #InvestmentInsights

Experience

1. Vice President, Lead Research Analyst

   Voya Investment Management

   Sep 2022 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Lead a global network of 60 freelance investigative journalists and an internal team of project managers.•Oversee the production of 100+ quantitative and qualitative research reports annually, utilizing methodologies such as online panels, data mining, and in-person interviews.• Design customized market research studies for Voya IM’s investment teams, covering all sectors and specializing in thematic funds like AI, Cybersecurity, Growth, and Global Insights. •Produce a quarterly newsletter featuring market research report excerpts. •Engage with clients and speak at events and panels to highlight our bottom-up fundamental research platform and highlight the contribution of my team’s research to thematic funds.• Manage an operating budget of $300K, including vendor management (SurveyMonkey, Mozenda, Qualtrics, Salesforce).•Work closely with the trading desk to stay updated on broker/dealer/CSA dollar rules and regulations and collaborate with compliance within the asset management industry.•Recruit, mentor, and coach global teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.•Execute events and conferences in the US, Asia, and Europe, ensuring effective promotion of Grassroots Research.•Drive conviction for investment analysts and portfolio managers through cross-functional collaboration and leadership.

Education

• UCLA

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

  1995 — 1997

• Los Angeles Valley College

  Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

  1993 — 1995

• UCLA

  Bachelor's degree, English Literature and Culture

Skills

• Trade Show Strategy
• Research
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Market Re
• Public Relations
• Recruiting
• Online Marketing
• Event Management
• Business Development
• Nonprofits
• Marketing Communications
• Sales
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Online Survey Design
• Event Planning
• Strategy
• Social Media
• Finance
• Business Analysis
• Asset Management
• Microsoft Office
• Advertising
• Public Speaking
• Fundraising
• Press Releases
• Customer Service
• Marketing
• Crm
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Networking
• Investments
• Data Analysis
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Market Research
• Strategic Planning
• New Business Development
• Project Management
• Management
• Relationship Marketing