Global Head of Credit Research, State Street Investment Management - Senior Managing Director

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 biggest asset managers in the world, that provides services to the world’s 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 their endowments, and government secure people's retirements.

Join us if you want to make your mark in global asset management and make an impact on the world's investors

About The Role

State Street Investment Management is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as the Global Head of Credit Research within our Global Fixed Income team. This role is responsible for overseeing the global credit research function, managing fundamental credit analysis processes, and supporting investment decisions across a range of fixed income strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global credit research team covering SSIM’s existing investment grade, structured credit, leveraged loan and liquidity capabilities.
• Maintain credit research framework for money market and securities lending reinvestment activities.
• Collaborate with teams across the Firm in the development of innovative credit products, including digital capabilities.
• Develop and maintain robust credit models and frameworks to assess issuer and sector-level risks.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to integrate credit insights into investment strategies and portfolio construction.
• Oversee the production of timely and actionable credit research and publications.
• Engage with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders to communicate credit strategy and outlook.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the research team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in credit research and fixed income and money market investing.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s, or PhD) in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills with a proven track record of managing investment teams.
• Deep understanding of global credit markets, issuers, and macroeconomic drivers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to represent the firm in client and industry settings.

Preferred Certifications

• CFA® designation is desirable.

Reporting Line

This role reports directly to the Chief Investment Officer, Global Fixed Income Solutions.

Salary Range:

$225,000 - $337,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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About State Street

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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