Senior Sector Research Strategist US, State Street Global Advisors - VP II

Who we are looking for

The Senior Sector Research Strategist provides investment research and competitive product positioning as part of the Sector ETF Research team. The role is based in Boston, MA. The Strategist will demonstrate the expertise of our investment teams and augment that with their own proprietary research related to sector investment strategies, sector outlooks, sector ETF competitive analysis as well as methods to analyze sectors from a fundamental and quantitative perspective, while working alongside a larger research team dedicated to ETFs, market outlooks, investment analysis and thought leadership.

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 a Senior Sector Research Strategist you will

• Continually monitor and analyze the financial markets as well as the industry competitive landscape to provide research, thought leadership and perspectives on sectors to clients and prospects.

• Use strong investment merits to enhance the product positioning of State Street’s family of sector ETFs, with a deep understanding fundamental, quantitative, and technical investment strategies – including derivative oriented approaches

• Use expertise and market views to lead input for sector marketing campaigns, messaging, and initiatives across various client segment audiences

• Generate investment thought leadership for a wide breadth of investors and sector topics that helps to educate our clients and promote sector ETFs relative to other investment strategies and vehicles

• Articulate in-depth investment processes and provide ongoing updates on sector product positioning opportunities, as well as work with product development teams to assist in any range management objectives

• Have some client-facing opportunities to promote their work and insights, including at conferences where applicable.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• The ability to discuss fundamental and quantitative investment concepts, as well as have a considerable understanding of portfolio construction techniques, including implementation strategies

• A complete understanding of the benefits of the ETF structure and how it functions in the secondary and primary markets

• Have an in-depth understanding of total portfolio construction investment theory, macroeconomic policy, and experience with sector use cases

• Knowledge of fundamental as well as quantitative investment techniques and an understanding of the use of derivatives in-and-out of the context of ETFs

• Strong written and communications skills for frequent external and internal presentations.

• The capacity to develop and sustain strong working partnerships with our marketing, product and investment teams

Education & Preferred Qualifications

- Minimum 9-12 years of investment experience

- CFA or CAIA, and/or MBA required

- Current securities licenses (Series 7 and Series 63) preferred or the ability to attain

- Clean compliance and U4 record required

- Knowledge of Bloomberg, FactSet and Morningstar Direct

- Knowledge of equity markets and portfolio construction

- Critical understanding of financial theory and empirical research

- In-depth knowledge of ETFs and competing investment vehicles

- Excellent communication and written skills

- Ability to work with and influence internal and external stakeholders

- Positive, collaborative attitude with a strong team orientation

- Available for travel 10-15%

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.

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