Head of Europe, Client Coverage Group - State Street Investment Management, EVP
State Street
The Role
This role represents a unique opportunity to join one of the industry’s largest and best regarded global asset management firms. State Street Investment Management (“State Street IM”) is looking for a high-performing, inspirational leader that will develop and lead its client coverage organization in Europe.
What you will be responsible for:
Client Coverage Leadership
Leverage sales management expertise to develop and execute a Europe sales strategy designed to grow our business and ensure the European distribution team achieves its financial targets
Manage sales and relationship management resources across Europe; define sales goals and drive results
Support the development & articulation of strategic plans and translate this strategy into actionable plans
Identify opportunities in new markets or market segments to grow the business
Build on State Street IM leadership position to provide differentiated solutions to investors
Build relationships with sales teams to best support their prospecting and client relationship management needs, ensuring effectiveness in the field and communicating results to senior leadership
Lead strategic planning for growth initiatives, competitive intelligence and business projects
Facilitate shared understanding of the Europe strategy and priorities across key stakeholders
Provide first-line leadership on client engagement issues
Translate regional strategy into action by aligning business activities to the vision and strategy of the broader global organization
Work with the Client Coverage Strategy and Operations function to ensure that the infrastructure required to support our clients, sales teams and relationship management teams are appropriate
Governance and risk excellence
Ensure robust governance and compliance with contractual, statutory and regulatory obligations
Act as the senior in-region escalation point for client issues, and for regulatory and other matters across the business that impact the client coverage function
Provide leadership to governance committees sharing expertise, insights and ensuring cross functional participation
Ensure a control environment that supports a compliance and risk culture
Organisational leadership
Lead collaboration across State Street Bank divisions to promote the franchise and create a strong outcome for our clients
Identify opportunities to partner with Institutional Services and Global Markets divisions to develop and deliver “One State Street” solutions to clients
Attend executive meetings to ensure the highest level of connectivity and contribute to the tactical priorities of the business
Lead initiatives designed to maintain State Street IM and STT organisational culture, fiduciary mindset and improve employee experience
Foster a culture of speaking up when there is an issue and group accountability
Promote a culture of continuous improvement
What we value:
Executive presence to lead, inspire and motivate across different cultures and functional teams
A combination of focus and flexibility – this role is both highly strategic and facilitative
Talent to build, motivate and coach high-performing sales teams
Ability to build executive-level client relationships, including C-suite engagement, that result in mutually beneficial partnerships
Strong technical ability and investment acumen
Successful experience setting, measuring, meeting and exceeding sales targets
Ability to lead, prioritise and execute simultaneous projects and initiatives
Ability to use data and metrics to set and drive strategic objectives
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and influencing skills
Proven ability to form and cultivate positive relationships with clients and internal colleagues
Ability to thrive in a highly regulated environment that demands full compliance with policies and procedures
Additional requirements:
Minimum of 15 years of experience selling to and/or servicing institutions
7+ years of meaningful sales leadership experience, including success positioning active strategies and exceeding growth targets
Experience in an Investment Management organisation, ideally with knowledge in sales management practices
Experience in dealing with institutional and intermediaries business in Europe
Existing industry profile and relationships that can accelerate the success of sales initiatives
Track record of building complex solutions with and for clients, including active and multi-asset class strategies
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers