Asset Stewardship Analyst, AVP - State Street Global Advisors

Who we are looking for

The Asset Stewardship team is responsible for developing and implementing the firm’s proxy voting and engagement guidelines, managing issuer engagement, and undertaking research and analysis of governance and sustainability related issues. As a senior member of State Street Global Advisors’ (SSGA) Asset Stewardship team, the individual in this role will be responsible for continuing to activities associated with SSGA’s sustainability efforts as a fiduciary.  This role will report to the Americas Head of Asset Stewardship.  This role is based in Boston.

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the largest asset managers in the world. We partner with many of the world’s largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven investment process. 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. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.

Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Asset Stewardship Analyst, AVP you will

• Contribute to voting and engagement activities with investee companies across the Americas region
• Work with our Stewardship team to engage, track and organize stewardship activities
• Build strong relationships with key vendors to support our stewardship activities and optimize our workflow
• Contribute to external reporting and the development of key insights and thought leadership
• Contribute to the wider investment agenda in areas including voting guidelines development
• Work closely with the Americas Head of Asset Stewardship to ensure success of our overall stewardship program

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in proxy voting and company engagement
• Strong understanding of  stewardship activities and value-oriented narratives
• Ability to effectively navigate an increasingly complex environment and stay focused on our core fiduciary responsibility
• Proven ability to build a high-performing team to achieve desired results
• Exceptionally strong written and verbal communications skills with an engaging personality
• Ability to present information in an organized and clear fashion
• Strong interpersonal skills with comfort working independently and within a team setting
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, demonstrating initiative and the ability to prioritize workloads
• Candidates must be detail oriented
• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. business, economics or finance) and/or CFA designation (or willingness to pursue these designations) would be beneficial.

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.

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.