Job Abstract

The Head of Gold Strategy leads a team of strategists focused on providing market strategy, investment research and portfolio construction insights for our suite of SPDR Gold ETFs. The role is based in New York, NY or Boston, MA.

The Head of Gold Strategy will demonstrate expertise on the case for gold and its role alongside other asset classes in portfolios, such as equities, bonds, alternatives, real assets, commodities, and currencies. Insights will be driven by the teams’ proprietary research, working alongside a larger research team dedicated to ETFs and market outlooks. You will build strong relationships with other investment research teams within the firm and our partners at the World Gold Council to foster collaboration and help shape and drive the overall gold strategy for the firm.

Using strong investment merits and understanding of macroeconomic theory, your work enhances the product positioning of State Street SPDR ETFs. To do so, you will generate thought-provoking investment content on the gold market, the role of gold in portfolios, trends within related macroeconomic factors, real assets, commodities, and currencies, as well as the different implementation strategies for gold-backed ETFs, helping to educate our clients and promote ETFs relative to other investment vehicles.

As Head of Gold Strategy, you will:

• Generate thought-provoking, compelling, and timely investment content on the gold market, the role of gold in portfolios, trends within macroeconomic factors, real assets, commodities, and currencies, as well as the different implementation strategies for gold-backed ETFs
• Utilize strong communications skills for frequent external and internal presentations, including client-facing opportunities, industry events, and virtual webinars to promote your work and insights related to market commentary and investment research
• Build and sustain strong working partnerships with our partners, marketing, product and investment teams, including planning for go-to-market strategies, research agendas, and client engagement tactics
• Lead and organize competitive intelligence for business leadership, partners, and other internal stakeholders on the gold industry, ETFs, and buying behavior patterns of competing ETF strategies   
• Leverage expertise and market views to lead input for gold marketing campaigns, messaging, and initiatives across various client segment audiences (institutional, financial advisors, due diligence teams, ETF models) around benefits of gold ETFs and portfolio investment.

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• The ability to discuss cross-asset investment concepts, as well as have a considerable understanding of portfolio construction techniques, including trading implementation strategies
• A complete understanding of the benefits of the ETF structure and how it functions in the secondary and primary markets

• Have an in-depth understanding of total portfolio construction investment theory, macroeconomic policy, and experience with real assets, liquid alternative strategies, commodities, and currencies

• Knowledge of quantitative investment techniques and an understanding of the use of derivatives in-and-out of the context of ETFs
• Strong written and communications skills for frequent external and internal presentations.
• The capacity to develop and sustain strong working partnerships with our marketing, product and investment teams >

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of investment experience
• CFA and/or MBA required
• Current securities licenses (Series 7 and Series 63) required
• Clean compliance and U4 record required
• Knowledge of Bloomberg, R, Tableau, and FactSet
• Knowledge of risk modelling techniques
• Published author of a blog, white-paper, article, or other investment content
• Ability to formulate and articulate compelling, analytically-supported investment use cases
• Available for travel 25-50%
• Knowledge of gold, alternatives, and dedicated portfolio construction topics
• Critical understanding of macroeconomics, financial theory and empirical research
• In-depth knowledge of ETFs and other investment vehicles
• Excellent communications skills to concisely deliver sophisticated topics both written and verbally
• Ability to work efficiently with and influence internal and external partners
• Positive attitude with a strong team orientation, and is enthusiastic to educate team members and clients

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

About State Street Global Advisors

What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world’s governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become one of the world’s largest asset managers with trillions of dollars under our care.

Our Mission. At State Street Global Advisors our mission is to invest responsibly to enable economic prosperity and social progress. We are driven by a desire to help our clients, and those who rely on them, achieve a better future. We have a long history of developing innovative investment strategies to provide our clients with reliable and transparent returns, cost-effectively, and without excessive risk.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to Flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Company: State Street Global Advisors

Salary Range:

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.