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Systematic Equity Portfolio Management, Officer, State Street Investment Management
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Systematic Equity Portfolio Management, Officer, State Street Investment Management
Global Systematic Equity Portfolio Management Support Specialist
Purpose of the Role
To initially provide investment support to the Global Systematic Equity portfolio management team, with a focus on:
- Decision support
- Portfolio and index analysis
- Process and system enhancement
- Ad hoc portfolio support
Upon reaching competency level, the role evolves to manage diverse passive equity funds, covering:
- Rebalancing
- Risk monitoring
- Exposure management
- Regional and global index-equity portfolio oversight
About State Street Investment Management
State Street Investment Management (SSIM) is a leading global provider of institutional asset management, entrusted with over $3 trillion in assets. With three decades of experience, we deliver an investment process and platform aligned with every major asset class, including indexing and active management.
As part of State Street Corporation, we are a trusted financial services provider, collaborating intensively with global institutional investors.
Core commitments: ✔ Client-centric focus – Custom solutions tailored to investor needs. ✔ Expertise – Rigorous decision-making and performance-driven processes. ✔ Scale & reach – Global access to opportunities and strategic insights.
Key Responsibilities
Front-End Decision Support & Functionality
- Manage and optimise the index pipeline workflow
- Draft single-stock group trades for review
- Analyse upcoming corporate actions, proposing value-add or wealth-preservation strategies
- Update client-specific guidelines in portfolio management tools
- Maintain and update client restricted lists
Trade & Portfolio Execution
- Support the ETF basket process
- Build and review trade lists (stocks, FX, futures) for submission to investment managers
- Liasise with investment managers and index providers for deviations/alignments
Risk & Performance Monitoring
- Monitor portfolios against indices; track performance and risk exposure
- Generate custom client reports, performance attributions, and risk analytics
- Assess cash flows and optimise trading related to index rebalancing
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Process Improvement & Governance
- Collaborate with investment teams to enhance workflows and efficiency
- Build reports and presentations for internal governance committees
About the Portfolio Management Stage
- Daily responsibilities:
- Balance monitoring and rebalancing trades to align with indices
- Risk/performance tracking across fund exposures
- Execute trades alongside macroeconomic and index-driven changes
Who We Are Looking For
Skills and Attributes
✳ Expertise:
- Strong mathematical and analytical decision-making
- Exceptional critical-thinking and problem-solving under pressure
- Technical proficiency:
- Microsoft Excel (advanced financial modelling/projection)
- PowerPoint for reporting and key presentations (coding skills a plus)
✳ Communication:
- Crystal-clear verbal and written English
- Interpersonal excellence – supportive team player
- Clear, structured communication with global stakeholders
✳ Meeting Challenges:
- Demonstrates flexibility, innovation, and resilience in fast-paced environments
- Problem-solving mindset; driven by root-cause analysis
- Attention to detail – consistent high accuracy under tight deadlines
Industry Awareness & Curiosity
- Deep understanding of market risks, economic trends, and passive investing
- Insatiable curiosity around equities, indices, and trading mechanisms
- Process-focused – actively seeks improvements for efficiency
- Collaborative yet **objective([]); brings constructive challenge to business decisions
Ideal Candidate Profile
Value-Aligned Profits
Seeking professionals who embody: 🌍 Global and diverse teams: Eager to thrive in international environments 🤝 Collaboration: Must be a phenomenal colleague and prizing collaboration 🔍 Boundary eradication: Highlights inefficiencies in outdated systems; advocates for reform ⏩ Ambition: Need the drive to exceed personal limits and excel in strategy
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Essential Success Traits
☑ Technical fluency:
- Portfolio construction theory – traditional methods and modern techniques
- System navigation: Adept with equityANGULAR data-driven platforms to streamline workflows ☑ Soft strength:
- Teachable and service-oriented – quickly learn quickly from senior partners
- Trustworthy reputation – earns and retains confidence through transparency
Industry Edge
- Prefers 3+ years in financial institution roles (orange capital methods, algorithmic assets etc.)
- Undergraduate proficiencies: Accounting, finance, economics, mathematics or statistics.
Education & Experience
Preferred Qualification (Bachelor's level or above):
- Finance, Economics, Accountancy, Statistics/Analysis or Data Science
Experience Preference:
- 3+ years in a financial institution or finance-grounded sector
- Familiarity with index-tracking, passive ETFs, or equity portfolio administration is advantageous
Why State Street?
🔹 Team values: Soaring practices in diversity and employee engagement 🔹 A benefits‐rich workplace:
- Work-life harmony with supportive policies
- Paid community volunteer days to champion causes you believe in
- Vibrant affinity networks streamline belonging and fellowship
🔹 Education access:
- Employee programs, L&D opportunities, world-leading networking
🔹 Ethos – Standardised inclusion, proactive disability accommodation, veteran-focused hiring and protection and open-door EDI initiatives
Proud Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: 🌍 Unless specified, applicants succeed here irrespective of – race, gender identity and expression, military/vet status, ethnic background, age, disability adjustment needs, sex, creed, marital status or other protected statuses.
Emboldened by a history of trailblazing progress, we encourage applications from candidates representing these diverse categories.
Apply now at StateStreet.com/careers for open opportunities and CEO perspectives on our mission.
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