Who we are looking for

The Head of Investment Strategy & Research, APAC is a highly visible role within SSGA’s Investment Organization focused on representing our investment views and capabilities to clients and prospects across our APAC businesses. In this capacity the Head of Investment Strategy & Research plays an integral role in articulating investment points of view related to broad macro and market themes, portfolio construction implications and recommendations and specific actionable investment insights to help clients achieve their long-term investment goals.

This team works collaboratively with colleagues across the investment team, client facing teams and other stakeholders to develop thought leadership, support client requests, engage in research projects and provide other collateral and services that demonstrate our firm’s value as an essential investment partner. The team leader will work closely with the Client Coverage Group and the Chief Business Officer teams to identify investment themes and opportunities that support achievement of our overall business objectives. In addition, as a Team Leader this role is responsible for developing a high performing team that can effectively coordinate thought leadership, positioning, collateral development, and other deliverables.

Why this role is important to us

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.

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

The Head of Investment Strategy & Research, APAC is a Managing Director who reports directly to the Global Chief Investment Strategist. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage a team of experts who develop themes, investment ideas, collateral and other deliverables critical to our client engagement efforts

• Collaborate closely with Investment and Distribution teams to develop high conviction thought leadership that drives value for our clients and reinforces our position as a critical investment partner.

• Work collaboratively with distribution channels to identify opportunities to motivate consideration of our product sets and drive business results

• Actively participate in key client and prospect meetings

• Convey information pertaining to specific recommendations and product ideas and related markets to both internal and external clients

• Client management and service focusing on sophisticated clients with high-touch non-standard service model and investment content

• Provide key inputs into marquis publications such as the firm’s Global Market Outlook as well as targeted macroeconomic and portfolio level thematic ideas

• Help drive portfolio design in conjunction with research, portfolio management and product management teams

• Act effectively as a senior investment voice within the region to a wide range of clients on our market views.

• Extensive travel required

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Extensive experience across multi asset classes, and ability to engage clients in macro portfolio discussions

• Strong strategic thinking skills and demonstrated success in driving vision to fruition while managing potential organizational, financial, and technical constraints.

• Ability to collaborate and motivate highest performance and inspires confidence in the business.

• Ability to influence the business and counterparts and drive consensus.

• Deep investment background to participate in conversations with external clients at a senior level on market views.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to influence the business and counterparts and drive consensus.

• Asset Management experience a requirement

• Minimum 7-10 years of investment experience within asset management; prior experience as a portfolio manager or technical researcher is a plus

• Knowledge of analytical platforms, Bloomberg, FactSet and Morningstar Direct

• Critical understanding of financial theory and empirical research.

• Ability to work with and influence internal and external stakeholders.

• Positive, collaborative attitude with a strong team orientation.

• Ability to talk passionately about investment process and markets to sophisticated clients and consultants, and to engage and break down the products to the investors

• Experience developing and managing high performance teams

• Ambitious self-starter, able to perform in a team environment

• Business development, planning and implementation skills

• Experience in a similar role, academic qualification and/or professional designation essential; CFA preferred

• Strong communications skills for frequent external and internal presentations

• Good understanding of asset management dynamics within Asia-Pacific, in particular, Asia ex-Japan

• Proficiency in an Asian foreign language eg Korean or Mandarin in business context would be an advantage

About State Street Global Advisors

What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world’s governments, institutions, and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis, and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become one of the world’s largest asset managers with more than $4.1 trillion in assets under management (as of December 31, 2023).

Our Mission. At State Street Global Advisors, we are driven by a desire to help our clients creating better outcomes for the world's investors and the people they serve. We have a long history of developing innovative investment strategies to provide our clients with reliable and transparent returns, cost-effectively, and without excessive risk.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance, and savings plans, among other rewards. You will have access to Flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We honestly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality.

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