Index & Strategic Partnerships, State Street Investment Management, Vice President II

Why this role is important to us

• Team Overview
   

• State Street Investment Management is one of the world’s largest and most respected asset managers, entrusted with over $5 trillion in assets. For more than 30 years, we’ve helped shape the future of investing through a disciplined, research-driven approach and a powerful global platform that spans every major asset class, investment style, and market segment across both active and index strategies. As the investment management arm of State Street Corporation, a global financial services leader, we serve many of the world’s most sophisticated investors
• Our Index & Strategic Partnerships team sits within our Innovation Hub at the intersection of innovation, influence, and execution. We are responsible for managing and expanding State Street’s most critical B2B relationships - those that drive growth, unlock new markets, and shape the future of our business. These partnerships are global in scope, multi-dimensional in structure, and strategically vital to our long-term success. They span across executive leadership, sales, marketing, product, and capital markets, and require a unique blend of strategic thinking and operational excellence.
• The Index & Strategic Partners team leads with trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to value creation. Our team designs and executes partnership plans that align strategic goals, deepen engagement, and deliver measurable outcomes for both State Street and our partners. Success is built on close collaboration with our external partners and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation and sustained impact.
• This role is a launchpad for a high-impact career in global asset management. You’ll work at the heart of a dynamic, cross-functional team, gain exposure to executive and senior leadership, and help shape the future of our most important partnerships.
• You’ll be based in our Boston office, and collaborating with our teams globally.

Role Overview

• Lead the execution of strategic high-impact partnerships driving maximum commercial value to grow the collective franchise
• Drive innovation and build new initiatives to grow assets collectively with our third-party partners
• Build internal connectivity across, marketing, product, and capital markets to enhance efficiency
• Coordinate stakeholder communications and facilitate partner engagements with executive and senior leadership
• Develop and maintain global partner plans, including relationship management and strategic priorities
• Execute governance models, including executive-level engagements and recurring governance forums
• Serve as a central point of contact and escalation for assigned partnerships
• Support strategic partnerships with analytical analysis and reports
• Collaborate across geographies and time zones, demonstrating adaptability in a global business environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• We’re seeking intellectually curious, relationship-driven individuals with a passion for asset management and strategic execution.  Qualifications include: A strong interest in building a long-term career in Asset Management

• Familiarity with Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and/or the broader asset management industry is preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Analytical acumen and a structured approach to problem-solving
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence across functions
• Experience working across global teams
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Salesforce is a plus
• A proactive, “can-do” attitude and a commitment to excellence

• Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-growth, innovation-driven business with a $5 trilion+ asset manager
• Gain exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Work in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment
• Accelerate your career with mentorship, visibility, and impact

• 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 Investment Management
   

  What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Investment Management has served the world’s governments, institutions and financial ad