Who We Are
State Street Investment Management (SSIM) is a global leader in asset management, delivering innovative investment and trading solutions to institutional clients worldwide. Transition Management (TM) is a strategic capability enabling clients to efficiently risk-manage complex portfolio restructurings, with increasing integration across the broader Investment Management and Markets ecosystem.
The Global Head of Transition Management Sales is a new, senior distribution leadership role within the Client Business Organization (CBO). This highly visible position is responsible for defining, executing, and scaling the global TM sales strategy across regions.
The role requires a seasoned sales leader to drive revenue growth, build and lead a global sales team, and activate the firm’s broader distribution platform to capture market opportunities in Transition Management. There will also be an element of direct sales responsibilities while the team is being built out.
Why This Role Matters
Transition Management is a strategically important growth area. This role is critical in establishing global leadership, driving revenue growth, and integrating TM into the broader institutional offering.
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute the global Transition Management sales strategy
Own and deliver on global revenue targets
Build out, develop and lead a multi-regional sales team
Act as primary interface with global Client Coverage Group for all things TM-related
Drive alignment with client coverage teams to originate new opportunities
Partner across Investment Management and Global Markets
Implement sales governance, reporting, and pipeline discipline
Leadership & Skills
Strong leadership and people development capabilities
Ability to influence senior stakeholders
Commercial mindset with strong execution focus
Personal Attributes
Collaborative and relationship-driven
Comfortable operating in a global matrix organization
Results-oriented with strong ownership mentality
Key Qualifications
15+ years of institutional sales or distribution experience and ability to build and maintain client relationships with key decision makers
Proven track record of leading global sales teams
Strong understanding of institutional clients and trading/portfolio solutions
Experience across Investment Management and/or Markets environments
Ability to communicate feedback from clients and prospects back into the overall organization to improve delivery of solutions and improve the overall client experience
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate degree required with preference
Minimum of 10 years experience in sales/sales management capacities
CFA designation preferred but not required
FCA Registration
Familiarity with Salesforce CRM software package
Additional requirements
Up to 50% travel required
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
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