State Street Investment Management is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as the Global Head of Credit Research within our Global Fixed Income team. This role is responsible for overseeing the global credit research function, managing fundamental credit analysis processes, and supporting investment decisions across a range of fixed income strategies.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in credit research and fixed income and money market investing.
- Strong analytical and leadership skills with a proven track record of managing investment teams.
- Deep understanding of global credit markets, issuers, and macroeconomic drivers.
- CFA® designation is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead the global credit research team covering SSIM’s existing investment grade, structured credit, leveraged loan and liquidity capabilities.
- Maintain credit research framework for money market and securities lending reinvestment activities.
- Collaborate with teams across the Firm in the development of innovative credit products, including digital capabilities.
- Develop and maintain robust credit models and frameworks to assess issuer and sector-level risks.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers to integrate credit insights into investment strategies and portfolio construction.
- Oversee the production of timely and actionable credit research and publications.
- Engage with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders to communicate credit strategy and outlook.
Other
- Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s, or PhD) in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to represent the firm in client and industry settings.
- Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
- 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.
