Global Head of Equities Portfolio Management Technology, State Street Investment Management, Ma[...]

Global Head of Equities Portfolio Management Technology, Managing Director
Business Unit: State Street Investment Management
State Street Investment Management (State Street IM) seeks a seasoned senior leader to oversee our front office Equities portfolio management technology strategyand technology platforms. This role reports tothe State Street IMHead of Strategy and Operations,Investments.The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Investment Management, one of the largest asset managers in the world. We partner with many of the worlds largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven investment process.Managing both active andindex-basedproducts and custom investment strategies at scale for the diverse client base.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 the Global Head of Equities Portfolio Management Technology, you will be accountable for the definition and execution of the strategic vision for platforms that support Equities, from portfolio construction to implementation.
This role owns engineering solution implementation and delivery for Equities. The role collaborates closely with the product manager in the investments business and the solution architect to design, develop, validate, and deploy platform software supporting critical Equities capabilities at scale. The role supports the product owner function and is accountable for the successful implementation and delivery of solutions within the Equities domain against a strategic blueprint to provide the future state capabilities to support the business evolution.
You will act as a key strategic partner to portfolio managers, investment oversight, trading leadership, and the Investments strategy and operations organization while also serving as a critical liaison to enterprise architecture, data and AI teams, and external vendors across the firm. This role requires a deep understanding of front office investment workflows in Equities, as well as emerging technologies including AI/ML, digital, advanced data and analytical methodology, and cloud-native capabilities.
Define and lead the global technology strategy for Equities portfolio management platforms, aligning with State Street IMs investment philosophy and evolving product mix.
Collaborate with Investments, Trading, Risk, and COO leadership to align the technology roadmap with business goals and front office efficiency priorities.
Serve as the accountable executive for the delivery, resilience, and scalability of Equities portfolio management platforms.
Oversee technology for portfolio construction and related analytics in support of the global front office Equity investment teams.
Deliver capabilities for portfolio construction, connecting order management, portfolio and pre-trade analytics in support of Equities investments business.
Champion cloud adoption, modular architecture, and integration with State Street Alpha and other strategic platforms.
Innovation and Best Practices: Drive the adoption of new technologies (AI, Cloud etc.) Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to ensure that our technological solutions remain at the forefront of the industry.
Quality and Performance: Ensure that all technological solutions are designed and implemented with the highest standards of quality and performance. This includes rigorous testing, code reviews, and adherence to industry standards and guidelines.
Provide guidance and support to help team members grow and develop their skills.
Scalability and Resilience: Design and implement scalable and resilient systems that can handle the demands of a global investment management firm.
Security and Compliance: Work with security and compliance teams to ensure that all technology solutions comply with relevant security and regulatory requirements. Implement best practices for data protection and privacy to safeguard our clients' information.
Lead the Equities portfolio management technology team, fostering a high-performance culture with a focus on innovation, ownership, and delivery excellence.
Manage relevant vendor relationships, ensuring robust integration, and service levels.
Oversee the technology lifecyclefrom concept to adoptionacross the platforms global user base.
Over 15 years of leadership experience in front office technology platforms within institutional asset management, with deep expertise in Equities and equity-based derivatives.
Proven ability to drive innovation and deliver scalable solutions in complex financial environments.
Deep familiarity with investment lifecycle and front office portfolio management, trading, investment oversight for Equities.
Proven record of managing global teams across product, technology, and data domains.
Advanced understanding of data science, APIs, and cloud architecture.
Exceptional leadership, relationship-building, and stakeholder communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable, user-centric technology solutions.
Bachelors degree in computerscience, Finance, Engineering, or related field required.
Advanced degrees (MBA, MS Financial Engineering, CFA, or equivalent) are strongly preferred.
Global, multi-jurisdictional experience in a regulated financial environment preferred.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Streets comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. As an essential partner in our shared success, youll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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