Direct Retail and Digital Wealth International; DRDW International – VP – State Street Investm

Position: Direct Retail and Digital Wealth International (DRDW International) – VP – State Street Investm[...]
Location: Greater London

Direct Retail and Digital Wealth International (DRDW International) – VP – State Street Investment Management

Location:

London, United Kingdom Business Unit:

State Street Investment Management (SSIM)
Reporting Line:

Reports to Head of DRDW International

Role Overview State Street Investment Management is building one of the industry’s most ambitious next-generation growth platforms, designed to capture the structural transformation of global wealth distribution.

As Vice President, DRDW this role will play a pivotal role in shaping how one of the world’s largest asset managers wins across the future of investing.

This role sits at the center of the accelerating shift toward:

Direct retail investing

Digital wealth platforms

Neo-brokers and robo-advisors

Embedded investing ecosystems

Fintech-enabled wealth modelsETF-led portfolio modernization

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving SSIM’s commercial growth across international/US digital wealth and direct retail channels, with a primary focus on Europe and broader international platform ecosystems/ US platform ecosystems.

This is a highly visible, growth-oriented role for a commercially minded leader who wants to help define the future of asset management distribution.

Key Responsibilities Commercial Growth and Strategic Partnerships Develop and execute SSIM’s DRDW International growth strategy across Europe and priority global markets/ US growth strategy

Build and manage senior relationships with key digital wealth and retail investment platforms

Drive ETF, active, alternatives, and model portfolio adoption across strategic platform partners

Expand buy-list penetration, platform integrations, and commercial revenue opportunities

Identify and execute differentiated partnership models, including:

Preferred provider agreements

Revenue share models

Platform integrations

Co-branded solutions

White-label opportunities

Future ETF as a Service pathways

Product and Solution Commercialization Deliver SSIM’s full strategic offering, including:

ETFsActive funds

Alternatives

Model portfolios

Portfolio construction

Capital markets solutions

Wealth technology capabilities

Position SSIM not only as an asset manager, but as a strategic platform partner

Support the development of scalable partnership frameworks across geographies

Execute complex strategic initiatives with speed and rigor

Contribute to broader Next Gen business building priorities

Candidate Profile Experience in:

ETF distribution

Wealth management

Digital wealth

Fintech partnerships

Platform sales

Retail investment ecosystems

Strong understanding of:

Digital wealth models

Online brokerage

Robo-advisory

Neo-banking

Retail investor trends

Proven ability to originate, structure, and scale strategic commercial partnerships

Strong product fluency across ETFs, wealth solutions, and platform ecosystems

Multi-regional commercial experience strongly preferred

Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Strong commercial and strategic mindset

Excellent communication and executive presence

Strong stakeholder management capabilities

Strong analytical, presentation, and execution skills

Why Join State Street Investment Management This is an opportunity to join a globally recognized leader with over $5 trillion in assets under management that is actively redefining how it competes in the next era of wealth.

The successful candidate will help shape SSIM’s position across:

Direct retail

Digital wealth

Platform partnerships

Wealth technology

Fintech ecosystems

Global wealth modernization

This role is part of a strategic priority for the firm, with significant visibility and long-term career upside.

State Street Investment Management is seeking ambitious, commercially driven leaders who want to help define the future of wealth distribution.

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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