What are we looking for

We are seeking a market intelligence and thought leadership specialist with strong analytical and content writing skills to interpret industry themes and assess market and regulatory developments shaping the investment services landscape.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of securities markets, asset servicing, and the corresponding evolving regulatory environment, with the ability to distill complex technical information into clear, insight‑led perspectives for institutional audiences. This role will contribute directly to the firm’s external thought leadership agenda to strengthen our positioning.

The candidate should demonstrate initiative, exercise independent judgment, and effectively manage multiple priorities while meeting demanding deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Point‑of‑View Development

• Develop clear, evidence-based POVs on themes, market trends, and shifts in investor, issuer, and intermediary behavior.

• Collaborate with internal SMEs to ensure accuracy, strategic alignment, and thought leadership relevance.

• Partner with product, strategy, legal, and compliance teams to validate perspectives and ensure consistency with corporate positioning.

Insight & Report Writing

• Produce research reports, thematic papers, and trend analyses covering investment operations, custody services, fund administration, data & digital transformation, and market innovation.

• Write concise executive summaries, talking points, and client briefings for use in leadership communications, advisory engagements, and go‑to‑market initiatives.

• Develop content for newsletters, webinars, and client presentations

Skills & Knowledge

Qualification & Certifications

• 8+ years’ experience in investment management/ servicing industry or, in general, financial services industry, MBA/CFA/CA preferable

• Prior experience working with market research and consulting companies

• Prior experience developing market reports, thought leadership research articles, POVs, from scoping to completion

• Excellent secondary research and data analysis skills, with strong attention to detail

Primary Skills (Must Have)

• Good knowledge of investment management/servicing industry

• Excellent proficiency with MS Office, including structuring, charting and visualization

• Experience with producing content for and presenting to the executive-level

• Experienced professional, eloquent, articulate and organized and disciplined; effectively work in a globally diverse and matrixed environment

• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, meet deadlines and effectively execute in a fast paced environment

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively 

• Proactive approach to problem-solving; Self-motivated and goal-oriented

• Excellent communication skills and written skills. Must have the ability to comfortably interact & communicate with all levels of the organization

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.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

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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