Markets Intelligence and Predictive Analytics, VP II - State Street Global Advisors

State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) is a global leader in asset management, entrusted with more than $4.7 trillion in assets. For more than four decades, investors worldwide have benefited from our disciplined, precise investment process and powerful global platform offering access to every major asset class, capitalization range and style across the indexing and active spectrums. SSGA is the investment management arm of State Street Corporation, one of the world’s leading providers of financial services.

The Markets Intelligence & Strategic Insights (MISI) organization sits within the Chief Business Office and supports the organization in reporting & analytics, data infrastructure/quality, sales enablement as well as Strategy and Planning. The vision of the MISI team is to be an indispensable information resource for SSGA to help achieve desired goals and objectives. Our mission is to use information to provide a reliable foundation for decision-making, strategy development, opportunity realization and targeted business improvements. 

We are seeking an experienced Markets Intelligence and Predictive Analytics professional to join our team and drive the utilization of data across the organization.  

As a VP II, Markets Intelligence and Predictive Analytics you will:

• Utilize advanced analytic techniques including machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve decision making
• Leveraging analytics, support the product commercialization initiatives of the firm by identifying target opportunity sets including target clients and channels. Use predictive analytics to uncover patterns and predict potential feature outcomes
• Increase the speed of insight generation by maximizing the latest techniques to query data and identify trends, patterns and outliers that inform business decisions
• Develop enhanced data visualizations and ‘self-service tools’ that maximize the utilization of dashboards and data
• Partner with IT organization on data architecture and infrastructure to enable data foundation to drive predictive analytics and insights
• Gain an understanding of the unique data challenges present in the US Wealth and broader asset management marketplace, becoming an SME over time
• Work in close partnership with other members of the Predictive Analytics team to provide global coverage for all advanced data projects and deliverables

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Strong experience in advanced analytics supporting commercial outcomes, ideally within the Asset Management or broader Financial Services industry (10 years+)
• Experience working with large, disparate datasets across the asset management ecosystem
• Proven ability to take large datasets and deliver clean visualizations and concise recommendations for action
• Deep understanding of master data management techniques, concepts and best practices
• Knowledge and understanding of Asset Management distribution, particularly within the Intermediary Distribution space is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work in dynamic environment, with tight deadlines
• Sufficient gravitas and confidence to engage senior partners with credibility
• Ability to take ownership and initiative, to influence and build consensus
• Desire to develop an understanding of the global ETF landscape and SSGA’s business lines across ETFs, Cash and Retirement

"Are you the right candidate? Yes! 

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.