Who we are looking for

As ESG Investment Strategist you will engage with clients as the primary client facing ESG expert across the Asia Pacific region, providing subject matter expertise and support the teams in Japan, Australia, Hong Kong & Singapore This position represents SSGA’s ESG investment capabilities with clients, across investments/research, investment strategies, and reporting/analytics. Through client discussions, you will help identify the right ESG investment product or solution that will fulfill client needs, and promote adoption of existing ESG products and strategies.

Why this role is important to us

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

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

As ESG Investment Strategist you will

  • Guide clients as they advance along their ESG journey—ranging from the basics, such as education of ESG investment styles, to understanding evolving reporting regulations
  • Partner with clients to develop bespoke ESG solutions to address their needs
  • Be conversant across all of SSGA’s ESG investment products.  This includes ESG specific products, as well as the ESG philosophies of the various investment teams
  • Serve as subject matter expert on ESG Industry policies and regulations, staying attuned to the evolving landscape and any related implications for SSGA’s ESG efforts
  • Partner with the Global Institutional Group and SPDR ETF business to build and advance the ESG pipeline; identify high priority ESG opportunities and design a plan of engagement with these clients
  • Collaborate with ESG partners strong relationships across the organization, including global ESG peers, investments, sales, regulatory, marketing and product teams
  • Oversee ESG RFPs/DDQs process.  Provide input as a subject matter expert, as well as ensure answers are accurate, up-to-date, and consistent
  • Contribute to our ESG thought leadership platform and help shape the research agenda on salient ESG topics and trends
  • Represent SSGA at key ESG industry events and conferences

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

  • Significant experience in a client facing role, with strong communication and presentation skills
  • Highly developed team player who works well cross-functionally, as well as understand the complexities of a large, global organization.  
  • Self-starter, motivated and driven to succeed; someone who will thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial team environment and is results oriented

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Finance, Economics or similar field
  • 10+ years of experience in investment management, with experience in ESG investing/research and knowledge of ESG regulatory frameworks

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