Global Hedge Product Manager & Strategic Solutions, Vice President

STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Strategic Product Manager to shape the future of alternatives servicing. With a focus on Hedge and Private Markets, this role involves developing platform capabilities and leading client engagements. Candidates should possess over 15 years of experience in product management, particularly in alternatives, with strong analytical and strategic skills. Join a small, agile team driving innovation across sophisticated investment strategies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in product management, consulting, or transformation roles within alternatives.
• Proven track record in platform development and client solutioning in investment management.
• Deep understanding of front, middle, and back-office operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the roadmap for platform capabilities across Hedge and Private Markets.
• Lead strategic client engagements, translating complex requirements into actionable models.
• Develop and manage program plans, budgets, and milestones.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field

MBA or equivalent

Project Management certification

Tools

Charles River

Aladdin

SimCorp

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Strategic Product Manager to join our Global Alternatives team, with a focus on Hedge and Private Markets. This is a high-impact role responsible for developing next-generation platform capabilities, leading complex client engagements, and designing scalable operating models that differentiate State Street in a competitive landscape.

You will work directly with senior stakeholders across State Street Alpha, Global Markets, and Research, and serve as a strategic partner to our clients—translating their evolving needs into innovative, commercial solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Platform Strategy & Development
• Define and drive the roadmap for platform capabilities across Hedge and Private Markets.
• Partner with engineering, data, and operations teams to deliver scalable, client-centric solutions.
• Identify and co-create new strategic capabilities that enhance our core offerings.
• Client Engagement & Solution Design
• Lead strategic client engagements, translating complex requirements into actionable operating models.
• Serve as the solution architect for front-to-back servicing models, integrating technology and service layers.
• Collaborate with relationship managers and sales teams to craft compelling value propositions.
• Program Leadership
• Develop and manage program plans, budgets, and milestones across internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish governance frameworks and ensure alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Drive execution excellence with a “One State Street” mindset.

What We’re Looking For

• 15+ years in product management, consulting, or transformation roles within alternatives (hedge/private equity).
• Proven track record in platform development and client solutioning in investment management.
• Deep understanding of front, middle, and back-office operations and technologies (e.g., Charles River, Aladdin, SimCorp).
• Skills & Traits
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex environments.
• Education & Credentials
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).
• Project Management certification is a plus.

Why Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of alternatives servicing at a global scale. You’ll be part of a small, agile team driving innovation and transformation across some of the most sophisticated investment strategies in the world.