The SPY Strategist will work with internal and external stakeholders to support the growth of strategically important ETFs for State Street Global Advisors. The role is based in New York, NY or Boston, MA.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a team first approach to focus on initiatives to grow our market share, working collaboratively across our distribution, marketing, sales research & strategy, capital markets, and product teams. The candidate will bring expertise and practical experience in capital markets and derivatives. More specifically, will have deep expertise in the market dynamics that impact why clients and market participants use SPY versus other ETFs or derivative instruments.  

Qualifications:

• The candidate will have experience working within the capital markets, executing a strategy and delivering results to grow revenues and or / market share

• Track record of working collaboratively across multiple teams, ideally related to ETFs or derivative markets

• Competent knowledge of derivative and delta one markets, particularly options, futures, and swaps

• Strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex investment topics

• ETF or derivative sales and / or trading experience preferred; business strategy in this market will also be considered

• Good understanding of market dynamics impacting derivatives markets and ETFs

• Some understanding of bank regulatory capital constraints that may impact their ability to hold ETFs vs other instruments would be helpful

Responsibilities:

• The role is based in New York, NY or Boston, MA

• Execute on a strategy to deliver growing market share in select products, working very closely with colleagues in distribution, marketing, sales research & strategy, capital markets, and product to create a cohesive plan, execute on this plan, and report on its progress.

• Be responsible for acting as a subject matter expert for internal stakeholders to support their part in the broader strategy, and bring new perspectives and expertise to the business that can help improve or create new thought leadership, client positioning, product enhancements, and more.

• Understand and communicate on market dynamics influencing SPY ETF flows and the actions being taken across the business to grow market share

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of markets experience

• Strong knowledge of derivative and delta one markets, particularly options, futures, and swaps

• ETF or derivative sales and / or trading experience preferred; business strategy in this market will also be considered

• Current securities licenses (Series 7, 63, and 24) preferred or the ability to attain

• Track record of collaboration with intentional mindset to partner and build business outcomes

• Strong organizational, time management, and relationship management skills

• Ability to drive results and operate with limited supervision

• Clean compliance and U4 record required

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $142,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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