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As part of the ETF Americas Research team, you will provide data and analytical support to the Global ETF Business with a focus on Competitive Analysis, Return‑Based Data & Analytics, Portfolio Analysis, and Ad‑Hoc Team Support such as RFP/DDQs.

Why this role is important to us

The team is part of State Street Investment Management, a leading global asset manager with over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management. As pioneers in index and ETF investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Competitive Analysis

• Production of Morningstar Side by Side comparisons
• Providing thoughtful reasoning and building an investment case for a client to use a SPDR ETF versus other exposures
• Production of Universe comparison in Morningstar vs competition both ETF and active funds

Return‑Based Data & Analytics

• Production of Return Based Returns reports
• Providing data sets to clients such as holdings, returns streams, fundamental characteristics, and other ad hoc requests

Portfolio Analysis

• Production of the SPDR signature Portfolio Insights and Analysis, an in‑depth look into our client’s portfolio construction featuring valuable insights to areas of weakness and potential risk

Thought Leadership and Ad Hoc Projects

• Providing thought leadership content within the ETF Americas Research, analysis, white papers, commentary, and other data‑oriented requests
• Building automated data‑feeds for monthly and quarterly updates of index comparisons documents, standard presentations
• Efficiently gathering and processing large data sets to achieve valuable insights and setting scalable processes around it
• Ad‑hoc projects required to further business goals of the organization

Requests For Proposals, Due Diligence Questionnaires (RFPs/DDQs)

• Completing RFPs and DDQs in regards to US SDPR ETFs
• Reaching out to relevant stakeholders across the organization (e.g. Portfolio Managers, Treasury, Legal, Compliance) to obtain needed information

What We Value

• Good numerical and analytical abilities
• Ability to prioritize workload and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to use initiative, demonstrate flexibility and think creatively to solve problems
• Absolute attention to detail and high degree of accuracy when working under pressure
• Desire to develop understanding of global ETF landscape and the SPDR ETF business
• Good communication skills – both verbal and written
• Team player
• Self‑motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Self‑reliant

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Experience requirement: at least 2–5 years working in a financial institution or a finance‑specific industry
• Strong written and spoken English
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint. Computer literacy is essential; Excel is particularly important as roles often involve financial modelling and projection work.
• Working knowledge of tools such as Bloomberg, Morningstar, and Zephyr preferred
• Previous experience with ETFs is desirable
• Commitment to further study and qualifications (e.g., CFA, studying for CFA designation, or data management qualification)
• Microsoft Excel VBA and programming skills
• Awareness of risks associated with investing
• Maintaining knowledge of market and economic issues

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.

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.