Job Description
Global Head of Portfolio Management Engineering - Fixed Income, Managing Director, Hybrid, Boston / Stamford
State Street Investment Management (State Street IM”, formerly State Street Global Advisors or SSGA) is seeking a seasoned senior leader to oversee our front office portfolio management technology strategy. This role reports to the State Street IM Global Head of Portfolio Management and Fixed Income Technology and is part of the GA Chief Operating Officer (COO) organization. This position will be based out of Boston or Stamford.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Investment Management, one of the largest asset managers in the world. We partner with many of the world’s largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven investment process. 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.
What you will be responsible for
As the Global Head of Portfolio Management Engineering - Fixed Income, you will be responsible for defining and executing the strategic vision for the tools and platforms—both proprietary and third-party that support the full investment lifecycle, from portfolio construction to implementation. You will act as a key strategic partner to portfolio managers, investment oversight, and trading leadership, while also serving as a critical liaison to enterprise architecture, data teams, and external vendors across the firm. This role requires a deep understanding of front office investment workflows across public and private markets, as well as emerging technologies including AI/ML, digital, advanced analytics, and cloud-native capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Define and lead the global technology strategy for portfolio management platforms, aligning with State Street IM’s investment philosophy and evolving product mix.
- Collaborate with Investments, Trading, Risk, and COO leadership to align the technology roadmap with business goals and front office efficiency priorities.
- Serve as the accountable executive for the delivery, resilience, and scalability of portfolio management tooling.
Engineering Excellence
As the Global Head of Portfolio Management Engineering - Fixed Income, you will be expected to uphold and promote engineering excellence across all technology initiatives. This includes:
- Innovation and Best Practices: Drive the adoption of new technologies (AI, Cloud etc) and best practices within the engineering teams. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to ensure that our technological solutions remain at the forefront of the industry.
- Quality and Performance: Ensure that all technological solutions are designed and implemented with the highest standards of quality and performance. This includes rigorous testing, code reviews, and adherence to industry standards and guidelines.
- Collaboration and Mentorship: Promote a collaborative environment where engineers are encouraged to share knowledge and mentor each other. Provide guidance and support to help team members grow and develop their skills.
- Scalability and Resilience: Design and implement scalable and resilient systems that can handle the demands of a global investment management firm. Ensure that our technology infrastructure is robust and capable of supporting our business needs.
- Security and Compliance: Ensure that all technology solutions comply with relevant security and regulatory requirements. Implement best practices for data protection and privacy to safeguard our clients' information.
- Oversee technology for the full investment lifecycle in support of the global front office investment teams.
- Deliver capabilities spanning construction, order management, portfolio and pre-trade analytics in support of all public and private asset classes.
- Champion cloud adoption, modular architecture, and integration with State Street Alpha and other strategic platforms.
Execution & Oversight
- Lead the portfolio management technology team, fostering a high-performance culture with a focus on innovation, ownership, and delivery excellence.
- Manage vendor relationships, including large front office and analytics providers, ensuring robust integration, service levels, and contractual oversight.
- Oversee the technology lifecycle—from concept to adoption—across the platform’s global user base and various vehicles. This includes institutional mandates, ETF’s, wealth management.
Change Management & Transformation
- Partner with the COO transformation office to embed portfolio management initiatives within broader investment and technology modernization programs.
- Establish KPIs and pe