Head of Insights Platform, State Street Associates, Managing Director, onsite
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Markets (SSGM). When owners and managers of institutional assets need research, trading, securities lending and innovative portfolio strategies, they turn to our SSGM business unit. As our investment research and trading arm, SSGM’s number one goal is to enhance and preserve our clients’ portfolio values by applying technology, optimizing trading, and linking asset classes and markets across the world.
Join us if making your mark in the capital markets industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Develop and execute strategic initiatives for the Global Markets Research platform, including the client-facing Insights portal and the internal-only Insights Lab domain, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs
- Oversee the development, innovation, and continuous improvement of the platform, integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance functionality and user experience
- Act as the primary liaison between the technology team, research experts, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless communication, project alignment, and timely delivery
- Partner with internal teams and subject area experts to identify market trends, client demands, and business opportunities
- Lead, mentor, and manage an interdisciplinary team of experts in quantitative and product/design specialties, fostering an innovative and productive high-performance culture
- Drive innovation within the research platform to maintain a competitive edge, ensuring the delivery of differentiated products
- Maintain and effectively use internal business analytics to drive conversations with senior business representatives and salespeople about increased client engagement and success
- Ensure clear information sharing and promotion of new features, and ensure platform operations and developments comply with all internal and external requirements
What We Value
- Entrepreneurial and self-directed – operates as an owner
- A dynamic problem solver – consistently utilizes a solution driven mindset
- A thoughtful communicator who can express complex ideas in simple, practical terms
- Ability to learn quickly, juggle multiple projects, and collaborate well with others
- Ability to dissect and solve technical problems in creative and robust ways
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Financial Services with a track record of managing research-related platforms or financial technology products preferred
- Master’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related quantitative field preferred
- Expertise in product management and cross-functional collaboration, ideally including interfacing with technology teams in a financial services context
- Strong familiarity with technology platforms, data management tools, detail-oriented data analytics methods, and software development processes
- Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate small teams in a results-driven environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills together with the ability to solve problems creatively and win support from key stakeholders
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Salary Range
$170,000 - $282,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
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