ETF Research Analyst, Senior Associate, State Street Global Advisors

<p><b><span>Who we are looking for</span></b></p><p><span>The role of a ETF Research Analyst is to provide data and analytical support to the Global ETF Business with a specific focus: Competitive Analysis Returns Based Data &amp; Analytics Portfolio Analysis Ad Hoc Team Support, Request for Proposals/Due Diligence Questionnaires (RFP/DDQs).</span></p><p></p><p><span>This role is part of the ETF Americas Research team. As an analyst, you will engage with all channels of the SPDR sales organization to provide thorough research and market/competitive analysis. You will also collaborate with marketing, product, and the investment strategy teams to achieve the firm’s desired results. The candidate will be able to analyze products within the context of the competitive landscape and evaluate positioning for our clients. You should have a desire to utilize technology and create solutions to increase efficiencies in the workflow.</span></p><p></p><p><span>The candidate should possess good mathematical, decision-making and communication skills.</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Why this role is important to us</span></b></p><p><span>The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the biggest 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. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.</span></p><p><span>Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>What you will be responsible for</span></b></p><p><span>In cooperation with Global Team and more experienced Team Members, you will be responsible for:</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Competitive Analysis:</span></b></p><p><span><span>·<span><span>       </span> </span></span></span><span>Production of Morningstar Side by Side comparisons</span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span>       </span> </span></span></span><span>Providing thoughtful reasoning and build an investment case for a client to use a SPDR ETF versus other exposures</span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span>       </span> </span></span></span><span>Production of Universe comparison in Morningstar vs competition both ETF and active funds</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Returning Based Data and Analytics</span></b></p><p><span><span>·<span><span>       </span> </span></span></span><span>Production of Return Based Returns reports</span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span>       </span> </span></span></span><span>Providing data sets to clients such as holdings, returns streams, fundamental characteristics, and other ad hoc requests</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Portfolio Analysis</span></b></p><p><span><span>·<span><span>       </span> </span></span></span><span>Production of the SPDR signature Portfolio Insights and Analysis, an in-depth look into our client’s portfolio construction featuring valuable insights to areas of weakness and potential risk</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Thought Leadership and Ad Hoc Projects</span></b></p><p><span><span>·<span><span>       </span> </span></span></span><span>Supporting though leadership content within the ETF Americas Research, analysis, white papers, commentary, and other data oriented requests.</span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span>       </span> </span></span></span><span>Building automated data-feeds for monthly and quarterly updates of: index comparisons documents, standard presentations,</span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span>       </span> </span></span></span><span>Ad Hoc projects required to further business goal of the organization</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Requests for Proposals, Due Diligence Questionnaires (RFPs/DDQs):</span></b></p><p><span><span>·<span><span>       </span> </span></span></span><span>Completing RFPs and DDQs in regards to US SDPR ETFs</span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span>       </span> </span></span></span><span>Reaching out to relevant stakeholders across the organization (e.g. Portfolio Managers, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, etc.) to obtain needed information</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>What we value </span></b></p><p><span>These skills will help you succeed in this role</span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span>       </span> </span></span></span><span>Good numerical and analytical abilities</span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span>       </span> </span></span></span><span>Ability to prioritize workload and work to tight deadlines</span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span>       </span> </span></span></span><span>Ability to use initiative, demonstrate flexibility and think creatively to solve problems</span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span>       </span> </span></span></span><span>Absolute attention to detail  and high degree of