Head of Systematic Equity — EMEA & APAC Leadership

State Street; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street Investment Management seeks a senior investment leader to serve as Head of Portfolio Management, EMEA & APAC, Systematic Equity. You will oversee regional portfolio management teams, translating global strategies into regionally relevant client solutions.

This role reports to the Chief Investment Officer and drives execution, risk oversight, and product growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, while aligning with local market structures and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years in investment management, preferably systematic or quantitative equity.
• Experience leading teams across EMEA and/or APAC.
• Solid understanding of regional institutional markets and regulations.
• Proven experience in client engagement and product development.
• CFA, MBA, or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in systematic/quantitative equity investing.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio management teams across EMEA and APAC, ensuring consistent and disciplined implementation of strategies.
• Oversee regional execution of portfolio construction, trading coordination, and compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Align regional processes with global investment frameworks while accommodating local market structure.
• Act as the senior escalation point for regional portfolio and implementation issues.
• Represent Systematic Equity with key clients, prospects, and consultants across the region; support business development and client retention.
• Identify and develop new Systematic Equity strategies aligned with regional client demand and regulatory considerations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Client engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

CFA

MBA

Job description

State Street Investment Management seeks a senior investment leader to serve as Head of Portfolio Management, EMEA & APAC, Systematic Equity. You will oversee regional portfolio management teams, translating global strategies into regionally relevant client solutions.

This role reports to the Chief Investment Officer and drives execution, risk oversight, and product growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, while aligning with local market structures and regulatory requirements.