Allspring Global Investments
Global asset manager offering investment solutions
Atlassian Engineer
+ Performance incentive + Annual discretionary bonus
More locations: Milwaukee, WI, USA
Four days on-site per week are required.
About the job
- At least 4 years of experience implementing and managing across the Atlassian suite.
- At least 2 years of experience leading the use of Jira, Confluence, and/or Jira Service Management across small to medium-sized companies.
- A bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
- Atlassian Certified Professional certification in Jira Service Management Administration, Jira Administration, or Confluence Administration.
- ITIL Foundation certification.
- The ability to prioritize, complete, and resolve issues in a fast-paced setting.
- The ability to work at a computer and use standard business software for extended periods during the workday.
- The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and business partners in person and electronically as needed.
- The ability to engage in regular in-person interaction and collaboration with team members and other stakeholders.
- The ability to work effectively in a professional office environment with ongoing collaboration, activity, and shifting priorities.
- The ability to maintain productivity and focus while balancing multiple tasks and interruptions common in an in-person business setting.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Create and manage a strategic vision for use of the Atlassian suite, particularly Jira Service Management, Jira, and Confluence.
- Present and lead tactical initiatives to achieve the strategic vision, integrating the Atlassian suite with enterprise systems such as CoPilot, Datadog, Power BI, and Box.
- Own Atlassian Cloud administration, including identity and access management, security policies, audit logging, data classification, and compliance controls.
- Ensure the platform adheres to company policies, including documenting, testing, and validating production changes through the Change Management process, and deliver compliance evidence in a timely manner.
- Define and document services delivered using the Atlassian suite, including incident management, project management, workflow automation, knowledge management, and change management.
- Advocate for, design, and deliver new services using the Atlassian suite.
- Establish and enforce best practices, governance standards, and processes for use of the Atlassian suite that meet company needs and align with ITSM and ITIL principles.
- Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and configure the Atlassian suite, including building automated workflows, creating forms and portals, building reports and dashboards, and troubleshooting issues.
- Manage the Atlassian suite queue and ensure incidents are resolved and service requests are fulfilled according to service-level agreements.
- Manage platform budgets, licensing, and subscription tiers.
- At least 2 years of engineering experience with Jira Service Management.
- At least 2 years of engineering experience with Jira.
- At least 2 years of engineering experience with Confluence.
- Atlassian Cloud Organization Administrator certification or experience.
- Jira Administration for Cloud.
- Managing Jira Projects for Cloud.
- Managing Jira Service Projects for Cloud.
- Confluence Administration for Cloud.
- ITIL Specialist or Strategist certification.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
About the company
Allspring Global Investments provides asset management services that help clients grow and protect wealth through a range of investment products and strategies. Its offerings include funds and managed accounts, built on disciplined investment approaches and delivered through a broker-dealer network that distributes products with guidance and planning support. The company distinguishes itself by combining decades of investment experience with a refreshed lineup focused on thoughtful investing and purposeful planning, supported by its ownership ties to private funds of GTCR and Reverence Capital Partners. Its goal is to pursue both financial returns and positive outcomes for clients, elevating investing to be worth more by aligning investments with clear objectives and effective risk management.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
1970
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 Tokyo appointment of Tomomi Shige accelerates Japanese institutional distribution.
- May-to-July 2026 hires Sophie Freemantle and GIA Partners expand international product and credit.
- June 2026 global equity UCITS launch broadens systematic offerings into Europe and Asia.
What critics are saying
- April 2026 GIA acquisition risks culture friction, retention losses, and EM debt integration slippage.
- December 31, 2026 portfolio-manager transition from James Tringas threatens Special Large Value ETF continuity.
- If active flows stall, fee pressure and owner patience crushes Allspring's standalone independence.
What makes Allspring Global Investments unique
- Allspring remains an independent GTCR-Reverence-owned platform with 18 offices and 365+ professionals.
- Its 75-person fixed income research bench anchors a $487 billion fixed-income franchise.
- Remi and expanded ETF, SMA, and tax-management capabilities differentiate its customization pitch.
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Allspring Global Investments has appointed Tomomi Shige as representative in Japan and senior sales director for its Tokyo office. Shige will lead distribution efforts with Japanese institutional and wholesale clients, reporting to Ludger Peters, head of Strategic Institutional Relationships for the International Client Group. Shige brings nearly 30 years of industry experience, including 16 years in investment management and 14 years in client-facing roles at leading global asset management firms. He joins from Coalition Greenwich, where he served as head of investment management for Japan. Allspring manages US$624 billion in assets under management and advisement. The firm operates offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore as part of its Asia Pacific strategy to serve institutional and wholesale clients globally.
Allspring Global Investments appoints Tomomi Shige to lead the Allspring Tokyo office. TOKYO, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Allspring Global Investments(TM), a global asset management company with US$624 billion* in assets under management and advisement, today announced the appointment of Tomomi Shige, CFA, as the Representative in Japan and senior sales director for Allspring Global Investments (Japan) Limited, where he will lead the company's Tokyo office. Shige-san joins to help expand Allspring's in-country distribution efforts, working with its Japanese institutional and wholesale clients. He reports to Ludger Peters, head of Strategic Institutional Relationships, International Client Group, who oversees the Japanese business. Shige-san has nearly 30 years of industry experience, of which he spent 16 years in investment management and the most recent 14 years in client-facing roles for leading global asset management companies. He brings an impressive track record in building deep client partnerships in both the institutional and the wholesale market. "Shige-san's appointment reflects our continued commitment to deepening client engagement and accelerating our expansion across the market", Ludger Peters said. "His experience and deep expertise both in the institutional and wholesale space, are valuable as we continue to grow our presence in Japan." "I am excited to join Allspring at such a dynamic stage in its growth in Japan," Shige-san said. "The firm offers a compelling and differentiated range of investment solutions designed to help clients navigate complex market conditions and maximise the opportunities for long-term success." In Asia Pacific, Allspring Global Investments(TM) has offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore as part of its broader strategy to serve institutional and wholesale clients globally. ABOUT TOMOMI SHIGE Tomomi Shige is the Representative in Japan and senior sales director for Allspring Japan. In this role, he is responsible for distribution and client relationships across Japan. Shige-san joined Allspring Japan from Coalition Greenwich, where he was head of investment management for Japan. Prior to that, he worked at Wellington Management, where he served as head of Japan Pension. Before that, he worked as head of business development for Japan at AQR Capital Management and as head of investment specialists at Amundi Japan, covering both the institutional and the wholesale business. Earlier in his career, he worked in various portfolio management roles at DIAM Co.; AIFAM Inc.; and Nomura Asset Management, where he began his investment industry career as an assistant portfolio manager in 1997. Shige-san earned a bachelor's degree in policy management with an emphasis in financial engineering from Keio University in Tokyo and a master's degree in wealth management from Lee Kong Chian School of Business from Singapore Management University. He has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst(R)(CFA(R) designation and is a chartered member of the Security Analysts Association of Japan. ABOUT ALLSPRING Allspring Global Investments(TM) is an independent asset management company with more than US$624 billion in assets under management and advisement*, 18 offices globally and investment teams supported by 365+ investment professionals. Allspring is committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning and inspiring a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. For more information, please visit www.allspringglobal.com. *As of 31 March 2026. Figures include discretionary and non-discretionary assets. CFA(R) and Chartered Financial Analyst(R) are trademarks owned by CFA Institute. This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind - including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. Allspring Global Investments(TM)(Allspring) is the trade name for the asset management companies of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain private funds of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These companies include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments Luxembourg, S.A.; Allspring Funds Management, LLC; Allspring Global Investments, LLC; Allspring Global Investments (UK) Ltd.; Allspring Global Investments (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Allspring Global Investments (Hong Kong) Ltd.; and Allspring Global Investments (Japan) Ltd.
Allspring Global Investments has expanded its Milwaukee-based Global Fixed Income Research team with three senior appointments to strengthen its US high yield capabilities. The firm, which manages $624 billion in assets under advisement, appointed Dino Kritikos as head of US High Yield Credit Research, alongside senior research analysts Lucy Calandranis and Andy Childs. Kritikos brings over 15 years of credit research experience, most recently serving as US/Canada head of industrials and transportation at Fitch Ratings. Calandranis joins from Fidelity's High Income & Alternatives platform, whilst Childs previously worked at Pioneer Investments. The appointments bolster Allspring's global fixed income research team of approximately 75 specialists supporting the firm's $487 billion fixed income offering.
Allspring hires international product head to keep pace with business growth. Sophie Freemantle has more than a decade of industry experience. 14 May 2026 Allspring Global Investments has hired Sophie Freemantle as its head of international product, following "significant" growth in business demand overseas. In the newly-created role, Freemantle (pictured) will develop Allspring's international product strategy to support business growth and meet client demand. She will report to Allspring's global head of product Rick Genoni. Prior to joining the firm, Freemantle spent seven and-a-half years at Federated Hermes, most recently as its head of product development outside of the US. She has also worked as business manager at Northern Trust Corporation. Commenting on the appointment, Genoni said: "I am delighted to have Sophie join its team. She brings deep product expertise alongside a disciplined, forward-looking mindset focused on innovation and long-term growth. "Her leadership experience and strategic insight will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen and scale our international business to serve clients globally." Andy Sowerby, head of the international client group at Allspring, added the business continues to invest in new members "with the objective of being an industry leader in active management across public markets". "Adding Sophie deepens our product capabilities to ensure we constantly deliver high-quality, competitive investment solutions to meet current and future client needs."
Allspring Global Investments, an asset manager with $624 billion in assets under advisement, has launched the Allspring (Lux) Worldwide Fund – Global Equity Fund, a UCITS fund offering a systematic global equity investment strategy designed to generate consistent alpha whilst maintaining disciplined risk management. The fund uses proprietary quantitative models integrated with fundamental validation to identify high-quality companies with attractive valuations and favourable momentum. It aims to outperform the MSCI All Country World Index through active stock selection and holistic risk management. The launch expands Allspring's systematic equity range, joining its existing Global Equity Enhanced Income Fund and Climate Transition Global Equity Fund. The fund is available to investors across 15 European countries, with Switzerland and select Asian markets to follow.