What you will be responsible for:
Leadership in SSGA APAC
As a Managing Director of SSGA, you will be a senior representative of SSGA in APAC taking on a key role representing SSGA at a senior level to our clients and partners in the Region. We expect you will personally build senior relationships with our largest and most important clients and partners
You will leverage your knowledge of external opportunities, threats and conditions to produce insights that plan how SSGA can adapt and grow in a number of key markets in the Region
With your experience of the management business in APAC, you will be a key participant in developing SSGA’s business strategy to drive our success in the Region with other key stakeholders and demonstrate sound advocacy for our business
Through collaboration with senior leaders responsible for product development, capital markets, distribution and investments you will perform a key role to ensure that our objectives and key results of our organisation in APAC are aligned to our business strategy and align our entire team to deliver these outcomes.
Together with the sales team, support the overall net revenue growth, wallet share, and margin growth of SSGA in APAC.
Despite not having direct reporting lines with other stakeholders in the Region, we expect you to motivate our team in APAC with a shared understanding of our strategy and priorities
You will thrive in a collaborative, dual management environment which harnesses the strengths that SSGA brings as a top 4 global asset manager combined with the leadership role you will have in APAC.
Organizational and people leadership in SSGA
Provide cross-organizational leadership of SSGA business functions in APAC in a collaborative dual management environment
Lead collaboration across State Street Bank divisions in APAC to promote the franchise and create a strong outcome for our clients
Promote a culture of continuous improvement
What we value:
Executive presence to lead, inspire and motivate across different functional teams
Effective collaboration with other senior leaders to flourish in an environment which embraces a global-local culture
Ability to build senior level client relationships that result in mutually beneficial partnerships
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and influencing skills
Proven ability to form and cultivate positive relationships with clients and internal colleagues
Ability to thrive in a highly regulated environment that demands full compliance with policies and procedures
Communicate effectively across countries and cultures, respecting and leveraging differences in perspectives and approaches and encourage colleagues to seek out global practices to set new standards at across our APAC business
Additional requirements:
Minimum of 10 years of asset management industry experience
Experience in dealing with institutional and intermediaries business in Japan, HK, Korea, Singapore, Australia
Existing industry profile and relationships that can accelerate the success of SSGA
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 trillions of dollars under our care.
Our Mission. At State Street Global Advisors our mission is to invest responsibly to enable economic prosperity and social progress. We are driven by a desire to help our clients, and those who rely on them, achieve a better future. 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 perks. You’ll 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 truly 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. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.