Alpha Product Strategy Manager

Alpha Services Interoperability Product Strategy

Job Description

Who We Are Looking For Qualified applicants should have extensive asset management operational experience at investment manager and / or service provider across multiple disciplines. Qualified applicant will need to understand State Street architecture and operating model to identify opportunities to augment / integrate with 3rd party tools and / or services. Demonstrated understanding and experience integrating new products and / or systems required. Applicants should be at ease leading others with no hierarchical connection and should also be comfortable working in a high growth business, fast paced environment driving the firms strategy and AlphaSM product capabilities. This position will require working across multiple geographies.

Why This Role Is Important To Us The team you will be joining is a part of a global, cross-divisional team supporting State Street AlphaSM. State Street AlphaSM redefines the common definition of 'alpha' to mean powering better performance and outcomes at every point on the investment lifecycle and is the first open platform from a single provider that connects the front, middle and back office. It harmonizes data, technology and services across trusted providers to help our clients better manage their businesses. Join us if making your mark in an ever-changing, increasingly complex and competitive industry is a challenge you are up for.

What You Will Be Responsible For As a Product Strategist you will be responsible for Front / Middle Office business engagement, understanding the customers needs vs our current capabilities and recommending solutions for development and implementation. This role is critical for business planning and management from the Alpha Services Product organization. A successful candidate must have a strategic mindset, ability to collaborate, articulate a vision / roadmap and clearly communicate with clients and internal stakeholders.

• Commercialization of products and services (how to price, articulate value proposition, sales support)
• Think outside the box in producing solutions that work on an end-to-end basis (Front, Middle, Back)
• Drive penetration into all segments of the bank (Asset Managers, Insurance, Asset Owners, Alts, Markets, etc)
• Articulate the vision, design the solution, assist as necessary to implement the solution (bring to life)
• Writing and presenting business cases that are supportable with appropriate financial (ROI) analysis
• Understand the macro growth drivers in financial markets and apply to approach and recommendations
• Understand competitive landscape and identify opportunities to differentiate when common technology is used
• Partner effectively with broader product organization as well as delivery and client coverage teams

What We Value

Education & Preferred Qualifications

About State Street

What We Do State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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 the 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 program 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.

Salary Range : $170,000 - $267,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

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