Head of Investment Research - Investment Solutions Group & Fixed Income, Senior Vice President - State Street Global Advisors at State Street in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on State Street to help them manage risk, respond to challenges through solutions, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged professionals are essential to our success.

For nearly four decades State Street Global Advisors has been committed to helping our clients and those who rely on them achieve financial security. We partner with many of the world's largest most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous investment process spanning both indexing and active disciplines. With trillions in assets our scale and global reach offer clients unique access to markets geographies and asset classes and enable us to deliver both thoughtful insights and creative solutions. SSGA is the investment management arm of State Street Corporation. For further information please visit ssga.com.

Our commitment to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company values. It's also part of our commitment to inclusion, development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You'll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. Join us.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic leader for the Head of Research position for our mult-asset Investment Solutions Group (ISG) and Fixed Income Currency & Cash (FICC) organizations. This is a critical leadership role within the ISG and FICC teams to drive innovative investment strategies designed to meet client objectives . You will report to the Chief Investment Officer, Investment Solutions and work alongside the senior leaders from both the ISG and FICC teams across our global investment locations.

You will be responsible for and own strategy for the creation of models and signals that will be the primary driver of returns for active asset allocation, strategic allocation and tools for the investment teams to deliver on required investment outcomes for over $400 billion in multi-asset and $600 billion in fixed income assets. You will work with a broad range of clients across defined benefit, defined contribution, endowments, insurance, and official institutions across our global business. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the global multi asset and fixed income research strategy, priorities and agenda, collaboration with the investment teams on potential signals, creating a vision for research competitiveness and future active return drivers, development of tools to assist in the portfolio construction analysis and optimization, and overseeing the development of a scalable and effective analytical platform to support these efforts.

You will work closely with portfolio management teams within the ISG and FICC organizations. Effective collaboration on investment thesis' for the development and execution of research priorities will be critical. You will lead a team of approximately 15 employees across the US and APAC.

The role will be based in Boston.

Primary Responsibilities

As the Head of Research, you will own oversight of the following activities:

Research agenda

• Idea generation for both the multi asset and fixed income organizations


• Research project prioritization


• Quantitative model design


• Proprietary factor design


• Long term asset class forecasts


• Development and management of portfolio construction modeling tools

• Decisions over model development


• Model risk management ownership


• Engage with external research partners

• Meet with clients and consultants as required


• Create thought leadership content for promoting GA's capabilities and raising brand awareness


• Strong engagement with internal and external partners

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of financial services experience including experience in quantitative research


• Post-graduate degree (Masters, PhD) required.


• CFA or similar designation preferred

• Advanced quantitative analytical skills, including experience with applicable machine learning and AI technology


• Strategic thinking and the ability to create change and innovate


• Proven leadership skills, effective manager and talent development


• Strong collaboration across and within the organization


• Effective communicator in written and verbal format


• Ability to collaborate and drive execution

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

About State Street Global Advisors

What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world's governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become one of the world's largest asset managers with trillions of dollars under our care.

Our Mission. At State Street Global Advisors our mission is to invest responsibly to enable economic prosperity and social progress. We are driven by a desire to help our clients, and those who rely on them, achieve a better future. We have a long history of developing innovative investment strategies to provide our clients with reliable and transparent returns, cost-effectively, and without excessive risk.

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:
$225,000 - $337,500 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.

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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