State Street Investment Management - Investments Professional Development Program - 2027

State Street•Boston, MA

About The Position

The State Street Investment Management Investments Professional Development Program (PDP) is a leadership rotational program designed to develop entry-level employees within the State Street Investment Management organization. The program has several focus areas, sponsored by key business lines, and is designed to provide key learning and growth opportunities, along with a deeper understanding of State Street Investment Management’s business. The program extends over 24 months and incorporates specific training, professional development, and rotational assignments across a variety of business areas including portfolio management, operations, strategy and investment research, and across multiple asset classes including fixed income, cash, equities, and asset allocation. Customized rotations are designed to provide hands-on experience in different roles and business activities to help program participants develop analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of each business area and the overall asset management industry. Successful program participants will be placed into permanent roles upon program completion where the collective knowledge, skills, and experience gained through the program can be applied.

Requirements

Graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027 (for July 2027 intake)
Strong interest in financial services
Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Demonstrated problem solving ability
Enthusiasm for learning and commitment to career development
Versatility, adaptability and comfort with ambiguity
Ability to work independently while also adopting a collaborative approach to achieving results.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with or interest in data and analytics
Change management and innovative mindset

Responsibilities

Complete four, six-month rotational assignments across State Street Investment Management key business areas.
Participate in cross-functional rotational job assignments designed to accelerate the development of critical industry knowledge, skills, and experience.
Engage with executive mentoring and networking events.
Access training courses on financial markets and essential business skills.
Gain hands-on exposure through structured PDP and corporate training.
Complete final projects.
Apply collective knowledge, skills, and experience gained through the program in permanent roles upon completion.

Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive benefits packages
Generous medical care
Insurance
Savings plans
Flexible Work Programs
Development programs
Educational support
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 Employee Assistance Program
Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
Paid volunteer days
Matching gift programs
Access to employee networks