ETF Product Developer

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Job description

Why this role is important to us

We are looking for a product developer to assist in the building, and ongoing management of SPDR ETFs for State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) in Europe.
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.
Our promise to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company values. It's also part of our commitment to inclusion, development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You'll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. Join us.

What you will be responsible for

We are looking for an ETF product developer for State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) covering EMEA and APAC. It is a great opportunity for someone who would like to be involved in the product lifecycle and implementation. You will need to collaborate with colleagues in product, sales, investments, and multiple other teams from across the organisation. The role requires energy, excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of ETF product related projects in varying sizes and conduct business analysis.
• Assist in the development of business cases, operational setup, product design, and launch activities. Collaborate with internal and external counterparties throughout this process.
• Produce key management reports, to support a strong governance process and ensure accountability for the product team.
• Assist in looking after the existing range of ETFs; analyse - and where appropriate recommend adjustments to their pricing, positioning and operating models to ensure they remain market-leading products.
• Build strong, positive relationships with key external and internal clients.
• Manage risk effectively by acknowledging, understanding, mitigating and/or eliminating it. Understand how important the effective management of risk is to SSGA and SPDR ETFs and how excellence in governance can lead to better products.
• Play a supporting role to the wider Product team with the implementation of new product launches and product changes

Requirements:

All candidates should possess or exhibit:

• Strong fund related project management experience.
• Experience in product development, either in the capacity of product development, project management, business analysis, capital markets, portfolio management or fund operations.
• A good problem solver and trouble-shooter, with the ability to identify and analyse issues, and the energy to solve them.
• Good quality degree.
• Excellent in using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Bloomberg and Morningstar.
• A great relationship-builder, across all levels of seniority and all types of team.
• Previous experience with ETFs is desirable but not mandatory.

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