Job Description

The role will be a leading member of the International Product Innovation team driving fixed income product innovation across ETFs, Funds and strategies. The Fixed Income Lead will drive the development and range management of SSIM’s EMEA ETFs & Funds for International (ex US) including the research, design and build of new active and index ETFs & Funds across SSIMs range of investment capabilities. The International Product team is a part of SSIM’s Global Product Innovation team which is part of the Chief Business Office (CBO), supporting the Client Coverage Group and Global Investment team to research, design and deliver innovate products and solutions to SSIM’s clients across asset classes and investment styles, including sustainable investing. The Fixed Income Lead will collaborate with colleagues in the Global investment teams, portfolio strategists, sales specialist, client / consultant facing teams, Capital Markets, and the broader Global Innovation Product team to drive our ETF & Funds agenda.

What we need you to do:

• Design, develop and deliver new EMEA-domiciled ETFs & Funds to support SSIM Institutional and Intermediary clients and prospects and to support overall strategy and business priorities.
• Develop, support and execute on SSIM’s product roadmap and provide insights to the global product roadmap, including in relation to public and private assets.
• Drive product strategy, develop business cases, design product features and co-ordinate launches. Work cross-functionally to develop and position the firm's EMEA product range.
• Analyse market research and understand the competitive marketplace to identify market trends and potential new product opportunities.
• Understand the needs of SSIM’s institutional and intermediary clients and prospects, the opportunities in the market and how best to respond to both of these with SSIM’s investment capabilities.
• Manage the full product lifecycle of the existing range of funds; analyse - and where appropriate adjust - pricing, positioning and operating models to ensure they remain market-leading products; merge or close products if needed.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with the Global Product Innovation team, key internal and external business partners.
• Contribute to and produce key management reports, in support of a strong governance process and to ensure accountability for the Product Innovation team.

Job Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience within product development, design, or as a product strategist/investment strategist with demonstrable track record of delivering successful outcomes, preferably with a good knowledge of the ETF industry.
• In-depth knowledge of Fixed Income product landscape and investment strategies both index and active strategies across public and private assets.
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory environment, MiFID, UCITS, AIFMD, BMR and SFDR and client demand
• Experience and knowledge across the elements of the product development process: research, strategy, structuring, launch co-ordination and product lifecycle management.
• Ability and experience in managing a team (both direct and indirect)
• Stakeholders Management to lead Fixed Income Innovation Forum and complex projects with stakeholders across multiple teams and geographies
• Strong capabilities in researching and analysing market trends and intelligence to support product strategy and design including experience in using third party databases and tools.
• Ability to problem solve and identify / analyse issues, escalate, find viable alternatives and recommend solutions
• Highly effective relationship-building with strong collaborative skills across all levels and teams within a global business
• Ability to be persuasive and articulate in presenting complex ideas and issues to teams across the business in a clear and succinct way, including presentations to the Funds’ Product Committees and Boards
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Advanced skills in Bloomberg, Morningstar, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and AI

About [Employer hidden]

As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, [Employer hidden] has served the world’s governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. Our mission is to invest responsibly to enable economic prosperity and social progress. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. For accommodation during the application process, contact [contact hidden]. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers.