Systematic Equity Portfolio Manager, AVP - State Street Investment Management

The Systematic Equity Portfolio Manager (AVP) is responsible for the day‑to‑day portfolio management of systematic equity strategies across active and enhanced mandates. The role sits within the Systematic Equity Investment team and works closely with senior Portfolio Managers, Quantitative Research, Trading, Risk, and Technology teams to implement models, manage portfolios, and ensure disciplined execution of the investment process. The focus of this position will be on global enhanced and active mandates, including emerging markets.

Our investment strategies have delivered outstanding performance, and we have experienced strong growth in AUM.The successful candidate will combine strong quantitative skills with sound investment judgment and operational rigor, contributing to portfolio construction, risk management, performance analysis, and ongoing enhancement of systematic strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee quantitative equity portfolios in line with approved models, guidelines, and risk limits, including rebalancing, optimization, corporate actions, and cash management. Partner closely with Trading and Operations to ensure efficient execution

Monitor portfolio risk, exposures, and performance drivers using the team’s factor framework and preferred risk models, including stress testing and scenario analysis

Analyze portfolio performance and attribution, explaining results versus benchmarks and expectations

Identify, investigate, and escalate risks, anomalies, or model deviations in a timely and constructive manner

Contribute portfolio management insight to the evolution of the investment process and implementation techniques, and support the launch of new quantitative strategies

Work closely with Risk, Compliance, Technology, Product, and other stakeholders to support portfolio‑related inquiries appropriate for AVP level

Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field4+ years of experience in quantitative or systematic equity portfolio management, research, or a closely related investment role Solid understanding of equity markets, factor investing, portfolio construction, and risk models

Strong verbal and written communication skillsA passion for financial markets and investing

Team player, with ability to operate independently and deliver results within clear timelines

Familiar with the R or Python programming language, or an aptitude to develop this skill. Ability/experience in managing large dataset would be preferred.

Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

High attention to detail and operational discipline

Collaborative mindset with clear, concise communication skills

Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement

Travel for this position:
Less than 10%
Salary Range:$90,000 - $157,500 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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