Global Head of Portfolio Management Engineering - Fixed Income - Managing Director

State Street•Boston, MA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

State Street Investment Management (State Street IM) is seeking a seasoned senior leader to oversee its front office portfolio management technology strategy. This role reports to the State Street IM Global Head of Portfolio Management and Fixed Income Technology and is part of the GA Chief Operating Officer (COO) organization. The position will be based out of Boston or Stamford. The team you will be joining is part of State Street Investment Management, one of the largest asset managers in the world. We partner with many of the world’s largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven investment process. With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions and styles. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.

Requirements

15+ years of engineering experience leading front office technology platforms in institutional asset management environments with deep expertise in Fixed Income and derivatives.
Proven ability to drive innovation and deliver scalable solutions in complex financial environments.
Deep familiarity with investment lifecycle and front office portfolio management, trading, investment oversight.
Proven record of managing global teams across product, technology, and data domains.
Strong knowledge of vendor landscape (e.g., Charles River. State Street Alpha, Bloomberg, BlackRock Aladdin, Virtus, Linedata, ION and etc)
Advanced understanding of data science, APIs, and cloud architecture.
Exceptional leadership, relationship-building, and stakeholder communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable, user-centric technology solutions.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-asset class investment management, including public and private markets.
Global, multi-jurisdictional experience in a regulated financial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and lead the global technology strategy for portfolio management platforms, aligning with State Street IM’s investment philosophy and evolving product mix.
Collaborate with Investments, Trading, Risk, and COO leadership to align the technology roadmap with business goals and front office efficiency priorities.
Serve as the accountable executive for the delivery, resilience, and scalability of portfolio management tooling.
Drive the adoption of new technologies (AI, Cloud etc) and best practices within the engineering teams.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to ensure that our technological solutions remain at the forefront of the industry.
Ensure that all technological solutions are designed and implemented with the highest standards of quality and performance.
Promote a collaborative environment where engineers are encouraged to share knowledge and mentor each other.
Provide guidance and support to help team members grow and develop their skills.
Design and implement scalable and resilient systems that can handle the demands of a global investment management firm.
Ensure that our technology infrastructure is robust and capable of supporting our business needs.
Ensure that all technology solutions comply with relevant security and regulatory requirements.
Implement best practices for data protection and privacy to safeguard our clients' information.
Oversee technology for the full investment lifecycle in support of the global front office investment teams.
Deliver capabilities spanning construction, order management, portfolio and pre-trade analytics in support of all public and private asset classes.
Champion cloud adoption, modular architecture, and integration with State Street Alpha and other strategic platforms.
Lead the portfolio management technology team, fostering a high-performance culture with a focus on innovation, ownership, and delivery excellence.
Manage vendor relationships, including large front office and analytics providers, ensuring robust integration, service levels, and contractual oversight.
Oversee the technology lifecycle—from concept to adoption—across the platform’s global user base and various vehicles.
Partner with the COO transformation office to embed portfolio management initiatives within broader investment and technology modernization programs.
Establish KPIs and performance metrics for platform usage, model accuracy, operational risk, and business value creation.

Benefits

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
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
inclusive development opportunities
flexible work-life support
paid volunteer days
vibrant employee networks