• Job Description

  Req#: R-733258

  Overview:

  The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the largest asset maangers 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.

  If making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you’re up for, join us!

  Why this role is important to us

  This position will report to and work closely with the group’s Global Head of Investment Content, fellow members of the content team, as well as other interdepartmental teams across the Marketing group.

  What you will be responsible for

  As Senior Investment Writer and Content Strategist, you will:

  • Write and edit articles and white papers in collaboration with investment professionals; gather feedback and manage approvals.
  • Manage editorial projects from conception through production, layout, and compliance.
  • Lead content development for integrated, thematic marketing campaigns, including campaigns based on third-party research.
  • Develop materials including infographics, videos, and web landing pages, in collaboration with colleagues on the investment, social media, design, digital, channel marketing, and video-production teams.
  • Develop content strategy for key marketing initiatives, in collaboration with UX specialists, designers, channel marketers, and other contributors and stakeholder.
  • Engage with channel marketers, sales team members, and investment professionals to develop content plans; execute those plans.
  • Contribute to the design of cross-functional editorial and production processes, and support their rollout and execution.
  • Contribute to the development of the firm’s editorial agenda for content, including ongoing macroeconomic and market commentary.
  • Deliver successfully within an agile environment; demonstrate the flexibility and adaptability to operate effectively in such an environment.

  What we value

  These skills will help you succeed in this role:

  • 10+ years of experience in business-to-business writing and editing for sophisticated audiences.
  • Superb communication skills, including excellent listening skills.
  • Thoughtful, considered, well-informed content judgment; the ability to articulate that judgement; and the ability to persuade and influence others based on experience, common sense, and compelling ideas.
  • Very detail oriented; paying close attention to details.
  • Client-service mentality, diplomacy, and the ability to earn trust and establish relationships.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and focus on business results.
  • A strong team player who values partnership and close collaboration within the content team and across other teams.
  • Experience with a wide range of communication forms, media, and distribution channels.
  • Comfort with data and analysis; the ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity, simplicity, and style; the ability to gauge audience needs and tailor content to specific use cases.
  • Experience with publishing and communications practices; understanding of concepts including voice, tone, and stylistic consistency, and an ability to adapt and develop these concepts to suit various contexts.
  • Understanding of marketing practices, methods, and measurements.
  • Curiosity and some knowledge of investment management, markets, and the economy.
  • A strong sense of integrity and a wish to adhere to the highest standards of quality.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple streams of work, focus on finding effective solutions, adapt to change, and evolve the content team’s overall remit and approach to its work.

  Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree. MBA a plus.
  • Experience in Financial Services; familiarity with and interest in investment management topics. Knowledge of investment management industry a plus.
  • Experience working with remote, offshore teams.

  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 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.

  Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

  Salary Range:

  $100,000 - $167,500 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.

• About the company

  State Street Corporation is an American financial services and bank holding company headquartered at One Lincoln Street in Boston with operations worldwide.

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