Proxy Voting Strategy and Oversight, State Street Investment Management, Assistant Vice President - State Street Corporation

Location: London

The Proxy Voting Strategy and Oversight team is a global team responsible for the oversight of SSGA's Proxy voting program, including the Investor Voting Choice and Sustainability Stewardship programs. As a team member, you will support the Head of Proxy Voting Strategy and Oversight to achieve the objectives of the team.

Why this role is important to us: At State Street Investment Management, we draw from our global scale and market-tested expertise to create original solutions and better outcomes for our clients and the world's investors. The team you will be joining is one of the world’s largest asset managers, serving institutions, financial professionals, and individual investors. Every day, our people create investment solutions that help investors save for their futures, advisors take care of their clients, universities fund endowments, and governments secure people’s retirements. Join us to make your mark in global asset management.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Contribute to the development of the proxy voting oversight model for the Proxy Voting Choice and Sustainability Stewardship service
• Collaborate on maintaining and updating operational processes within the firm's proxy voting program
• Coordinate program work with stakeholders from across SSGA, including client onboarding events and program updates
• Deliver high-quality reporting to clients
• Engage with external vendors to ensure alignment with the requirements for the proxy voting program
• Update content on our internal RFP and marketing databases
• Collaborate with internal Portfolio Management, Asset Stewardship, Compliance, Legal, and Business Controls teams to manage an effective Investor Choice and Sustainability Stewardship Program
• Participate in client meetings as a subject matter expert and lead responses for client queries
• Present to Senior Committees and Fund Boards
• Develop metrics and service levels, reporting requirements, identify trends
• Represent SSGA at industry events related to the proxy voting program

What We Value

• Analytical thinker with extreme attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels
• Ability to work well independently and organize own work
• Ability to lead, build relationships with SMEs, influence others, and manage projects
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple projects

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in proxy voting, middle office, or compliance
• Background in proxy and operational voting processes
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or CFA preferred
• Knowledge of ISS's Proxy Exchange, and custody/recordkeeping systems preferred

Work Requirement

• This role can be performed in a hybrid model, balancing work from home and office to match needs and role requirements