State Street - Senior Analyst - Investment Strategy & Research

Senior Analyst, Investment Strategy & Research - State Street Investment Management Street Investment Management, one of the worlds largest institutional asset managers, is the investment management arm of State Street Bank and Trust Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation, a leading provider of financial services to institutional investors. Investment Strategy & Research is the investment team of State Street Investment Management that conducts multi-asset class research, complex portfolio analytics and develops customized solutions to portfolio requirements for institutional clients Deliver bespoke investment analysis and solutions across multi-asset portfolios, with a strong focus on institutional client objectives.

• This includes strategic asset allocation, risk attribution, scenario analysis, and portfolio construction aligned with client mandates and regulatory frameworks.
• Support the development of high-impact thought leadership content such as white papers, thematic research, and investment outlooks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to produce client-facing materials that support engagement, reinforce the firms investment philosophy, and drive commercialization of proprietary views and offerings.
• Monitor and interpret global macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, translating them into actionable, region-specific insightsparticularly for Middle East & Africa markets.
• These insights support senior stakeholders in media commentary, client communications, and investment positioning.
• Build and apply a quantitative understanding of the firms investment offerings to support client engagement, product positioning, and the development of tailored investment ideal candidate would preferably bring 58 years of experience in investment research, macroeconomic analysis, or portfolio analytics, ideally within an institutional asset management or advisory environment, and demonstrate the following :
• Demonstrated knowledge of global capital markets, with a preference for candidates who have exposure to GCC market dynamics and regional investment themes.
• A research-driven mindset with strong intellectual curiosity and a collaborative approach; comfortable working within global teams and contributing to thought leadership through journals, research papers, or blogs.
• Solid understanding of investment analysis and portfolio construction, including investment styles such as value, growth, and factor investing; familiarity with risk attribution frameworks like BarraOne or Axioma is desirable.
• Advanced academic background in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field, with progress toward or completion of the CFA designation.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial data platforms such as Bloomberg and FactSet to support research, analysis, and client engagement activities.

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