Head of Institutional Investment Content, VPII - State Street Global Advisors at State Street in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Overview:

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the largest asset managers in the world that provides services to the world's governments, institutions, and financial advisors across the globe. With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions, and styles.

The Head of Institutional Investment Content is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for developing and executing a comprehensive content strategy that elevates our firm's brand, thought leadership, and client engagement for the institutional investor audience. This role will lead a team of content creators to produce high-quality, impactful content across various formats and channels. The right candidate will have a deep understanding of financial markets, institutional investor needs, and the evolving landscape of content marketing. In addition, candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, be a self-starter, be curious, and possess financial services experience, specifically in the context of asset management.

What you will be responsible for

As Head of Insitutional Investment Content, you will:

• Establish, demonstrate and communicate a clear vision for thought leadership and investment product content across the firm.


• Lead the development of the content strategy for the enterprise and institutional business aligned to key investment themes and commercial goals.


• Lead a globally diverse team of writers to deliver high-quality viewpoints and thought leadership pieces that are relevant, timely and demonstrate strong command of the global financial environment.


• Write and edit white papers, market commentary, op-eds and scripts for consumption across multiple channels.


• Manage an editorial board comprised of investment leaders who govern the development of content designed to enhance the firm's reputation as thought leader.


• Partner with senior distribution and marketing leaders to manage and execute on regional commercial content strategies to support lead generation and sales conversations.


• Lead the planning and execution of flagship investment publications.


• Maintain and improve a centralized, global editorial calendar for brand thought leadership and regional commercial content.

• Partner with the analytics team to measure success and recommend improvements to the content strategy and approach.


• Explore and establish innovative new ways of communicating thought leadership beyond traditional white papers and blogs.


• Partner closely with PR, social, design and digital team members to promote distinctive thought leadership pieces and ideas.


• Develop disciplined processes to manage the overall workflow and resources for the team.

• Well-developed technical knowledge of investing, particularly for an institutional investor audience.


• Deep understanding of financial markets, portfolio construction, financial instruments, asset owning institutions and the investment management industry.


• Proven ability to generate differentiated thought leadership ideas - and a willingness to innovate and test new content platforms and ideas.


• Excellent writer with meticulous attention to detail.


• Ability to successfully operate in a matrixed environment.


• Excellent communications skills, including ability to effectively interact with senior executives, investment teams, marketing and sales teams across the globe.


• Strong influencing skills to secure key stakeholder buy-in.


• Strong project management and organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects, changing priorities and key partners at the same time.


• Ability to translate complex investing ideas through storytelling.


• Experience working with globally diverse teams and audiences.

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Economics, Finance, Communications, Marketing or equivalent


• 10+ years writing and investment content development experience, preferably for institutional audiences in the investment management industry

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:
$115,000 - $190,000 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:

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