Chief Macro Policy Strategist, Managing Director

Chief Macro Policy Strategist, Managing Director

Location: Boston, London

Position Overview

The Chief Macro Policy Strategist is a highly visible role within SSGA’s Investment Organization advising investment teams and clients on the potential impacts of global macro trends, policy developments, and geopolitical events for asset management and portfolio management. In this capacity, the Chief Macro Policy Strategist provides critical insights for investors across all regions – Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific – and is a key contributor to the firm’s top line investment views.

The Chief Macro Policy Strategist leads a team responsible for developing and executing research that identifies the key implications of government policy, foreign/international relations and geopolitical risk on portfolios across all asset classes and for clients that span a wide range of institutional and individual investor segments. The team also provides insights and recommendations to leadership on how to navigate potential risks and opportunities arising from geopolitical shifts. This team works closely with SSGA’s Chief Economist and Economics team and the Global Investment Strategy & Research team. This team also supports the broader Investment organization as well as the Commercial Business and Client Coverage organizations.

In addition, as a Team Leader this role is responsible for developing a high performing team that can effectively coordinate thought leadership, positioning, collateral development, and other deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Macro Policy Strategist is a Managing Director who reports directly to the Global Chief Investment Strategist. Key responsibilities include:

1. Identifies key macro, policy, and geopolitical developments that will impact financial markets.
2. Conducts research on how these developments are transmitted to different asset classes and investors across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions.
3. Operates as the lead expert on geopolitical strategy globally.
4. Leads SSGA’s macro digital research on how technological change in finance has systemic implications for global capital allocation.
5. Leads research dedicated to official institutions whose investment mandates are aligned with policy objectives.
6. Works closely with the Economics team and Investment Strategy & Research teams.
7. Collaborates with the Investment and Distribution teams to bring key insights to clients around the world.
8. Contributes to marquis publications such as the firm’s Global Market Outlook as well as targeted macroeconomic and portfolio level thematic ideas.
9. Extensive travel required.

Critical Success Factors

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

1. Deep understanding of financial, trade, and foreign policy & regulations for economies/countries around the world and strong macroeconomics background.
2. Strong communication skills and ability to engage directly with clients, speak at conferences, and represent SSGA in an array of media forums.
3. Strong strategic thinking skills and demonstrated success in driving vision to fruition.
4. Experience across equities, bonds, commodities, real estate, private equity and credit.
5. Knowledge of digital assets, regulatory developments, and policy landscape in major markets.
6. Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and other emerging or disruptive technologies, regulatory developments, and policy landscape in major markets.
7. Ability to collaborate and find consensus with teams that may have a wide range of views.

Job Requirements and Minimum Expectations

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

1. Minimum 10-12 years of experience preferably within asset management; prior experience as a portfolio manager or technical researcher is a plus.
2. Experience in a similar role, academic qualification and/or professional designation essential; PhD preferred.
3. Ability to influence the business and counterparts and drive consensus.
4. Critical understanding of economics, policy and politics alongside strong understanding of financial theory and investments.
5. Ability to work with and influence internal and external stakeholders.
6. Positive, collaborative attitude with a strong team orientation.
7. Ambitious self-starter, able to perform in a team environment.
8. Strong communications skills for frequent external and internal presentations.

About State Street Global Advisors

What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world’s governments, institutions, and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis, and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become one of the world’s largest asset managers with more than $4.1 trillion in assets under management (as of December 31, 2023).

Our Mission. At State Street Global Advisors, we are driven by a desire to help our clients create better outcomes for the world's investors and the people they serve. We have a long history of developing innovative investment strategies to provide our clients with reliable and transparent returns, cost-effectively, and without excessive risk.

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 rewards. You will 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 honestly 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.