State Street Global Advisors

State Street Global Advisors - Senior Investment Writer and Content Strategist, Vice President page is loaded State Street Global Advisors - Senior Investment Writer and Content Strategist, Vice President Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-749526

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

This role will manage the creation and publication of exchange-traded fund (ETF) and sustainable investing content, including managing the development of content using various platforms for collaboration, approvals, design, and publishing. The right candidate for the role will have excellent writing, editing and communication skills, be a self-starter, be curious, and possess financial services experience, specifically sustainability in the context of asset management.

What you will be responsible for

As an Investment Writer and Content Strategist, you will:

• Work closely with the strategy team, the quantitative and ESG research team, and other investment teams to create content and collateral that showcases our capabilities and is timely and relevant to investors. 
• Develop content strategy for ESG and EMEA country marketing initiatives in collaboration with channel marketers and other stakeholders.
• Write and edit content in collaboration with investment and marketing professionals, gather feedback, and manage approvals with stakeholders.
• Manage editorial projects from conception through production, layout/design, compliance and legal approval, and publishing.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance teams on content reviews to ensure content is appropriate for and approved for use with the intended audience.
• Ensure that all content adheres to the company messaging framework and regulatory requirements .
• Produce content including articles, research reports, whitepapers, eBooks, infographics, videos, landing pages, web copy, email copy, and social posts in collaboration with colleagues on the investment, social media, design, digital, channel marketing, and video production teams.
• Manage regular content updates, such as index comparisons, product lists, fund brochures, as well as quarterly publications that require close coordination and approvals across multiple teams.
• Manage website content including the creation of new pages and review/QA of existing pages.
• Write, edit, and approve email content, including writing subject lines optimized for engagement.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Excellent written and editorial skills with an appreciation for voice, tone, and stylistic guidelines
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to manage, prioritize, and deliver writing and content projects on time
• Comfort with data and analysis; the ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity, simplicity, and style; the ability to gauge audience needs and tailor content to specific use cases.
• Strong interpersonal skills, relationship building, and focus on business results
• Experience in asset management, specifically writing investing and/or compliant content

Other

This is a hybrid role and would entail a mix of working in our Canary Wharf office (at least 2 days per week) and working from home.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience in Financial Services; familiarity with and interest in investment management topics. Knowledge of investment management industry a plus.
• Experience working with teams based in other countries.
• CFA ESG certificate would be a plus.
• We are seeking someone with exquisite English language skills, with the ability to speak other languages as desirable (German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Swedish).

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

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.

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