State Street Global Advisors, Asia-pacific Head of

Who we are looking for

The Asset Stewardship team is responsible for developing and implementing the firm’s proxy voting and engagement guidelines, managing issuer engagement, and undertaking research and analysis of governance and sustainability related issues. As a senior member of State Street Global Advisors’ (SSGA) Asset Stewardship team, the individual in this role will be responsible for managing activities associated with SSGA’s Asset Stewardship efforts across the Asia-Pacific region to fulfill our fiduciary duty. This role requires significant cross-organizational leadership and teamwork skills to:
- Oversee proxy voting and engagement activities across Asia-Pacific- Help develop Voting and Engagement Policy and Guidelines for the Asia-Pacific region- Partner with Head of Stewardship Strategy to present our views to clients and market participants- Oversee the development of Asset-Stewardship related processes and tools- Establish and manage a team to support such efforts

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the biggest 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. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.

Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Asia-Pacific Head of Asset Stewardship, you will- Be responsible for overseeing voting and engagement activities with investee companies across the Asia-Pacific region- Engage with issuers through a variety of methods, including face-to-face meetings and conference calls- Work with our Stewardship team to engage, track and organize company meetings as well as annual reporting and other external communications- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand stewardship landscape to ensure that stewardship program is staying abreast of client expectation, market best practice, and regulations- Contribute to the analysis of stewardship related regulations/governmental expectations, and share insights with the broader stewardship team- Work with broader business to advocate SSGA’s value-based stewardship approach and leadership on stewardship and activities undertaken.- Manage and develop talent. Ensure broader team is trained with stewardship acumen to meet business requirements and investment needs- Oversee the development of Asset-Stewardship related processes and tools- Collaborate closely with the Global Head of Asset Stewardship to ensure success of our overall stewardship program

What we value- These skills will help you succeed in this role- Exceptionally strong written and verbal communications skills with an engaging personality- Ability to present information in an organized and clear fashion- Strong understanding of SSGA’s clients and client-facing activities would be beneficial- Strong interpersonal skills with comfort working independently and within a team setting- Ability to work in a dynamic environment, demonstrating initiative and the ability to prioritize workloads-
- Data development and analytical skills are a plus

Education & Preferred Qualifications- 10+years of experience in proxy voting and company engagement- Strong understanding of stewardship activities and value-oriented narratives- Ability to effectively navigate an increasingly complex environment and stay focused on our core fiduciary responsibility-
- Graduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. business, economics or finance) and/or CFA designation (or willingness to pursue these designations) would be beneficial

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.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.