APAC Proposal Management, State Street Investment Management, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for

State Street Investment Management (“State Street IM”) is seeking a seasoned Assistant Vice President to lead Proposal Management for the Asia–Pacific region, driving excellence across RFPs, RFIs, and DDQs that support our Institutional and Intermediary clients.

In this role, you will strengthen our competitive positioning across all client segments by ensuring that Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Information (RFIs), and Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) present a compelling, insight‑driven narrative that highlights State Street IM’s capabilities, innovation, and commitment to delivering client value. You will work closely with APAC Distribution teams and global Product Specialist alongside Institutional and global content teams to ensure excellence in every submission.

This position sits within the Client Coverage Group (CCG) – Sales Infrastructure of State Street IM and reports to the Global Head of Global Proposals Management.

What you will be responsible for

As APAC Proposal Management Assistant Vice President, you will:

Proposal Leadership & Strategic Enablement

• Lead and manage the APAC proposal function with a core emphasis on delivering high‑quality RFPs, RFIs, and DDQs.  

• Partner closely with APAC Intermediary Sales, Client Coverage, Consultant Relations, Product, and Investment teams to develop differentiated, client‑focused proposals that speak directly to the needs of intermediary audiences.

• Shape proposal strategy by delivering business‑aligned bid/no‑bid assessments, ensuring optimal prioritization of resources and commercial clarity.

• Oversee end‑to‑end proposal execution—from content strategy, data and performance validation, and SME coordination to quality assurance and final approval.

Operational Excellence

• Build, mentor, and elevate a high‑performing APAC team, cultivating a culture of accountability, growth, and innovation.

• Serve as the APAC escalation point for proposal‑related issues, enabling timely problem resolution and informed decision‑making.

• Establish regional KPIs, productivity metrics, and quality benchmarks; provide reporting and insights to global leadership.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Strengthen alignment with global Proposal Management teams (US, EMEA, India), Global RFP Content, Consultant Database, Product, Investments, Risk, Compliance, and Marketing.

• Lead or contribute to global transformation initiatives in content development, automation, digital tools, workflow optimization, and operational scalability.

• Represent APAC in global working groups, thought leadership committees, and best‑practice forums, ensuring the region’s needs—especially those of the Intermediary channel—are clearly voiced and integrated.

Quality, Governance & Risk Management

• Uphold the highest standards of accuracy, consistency, and brand integrity across all proposal deliverables.

• Ensure strict adherence to compliance, regulatory, and risk standards across relevant APAC jurisdictions, especially those governing Intermediary distribution.

• Drive continual improvements in content governance, data sourcing, and validation models in cooperation with SMEs, Global RFP Content Management, and central content owners.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex deliverables under tight deadlines with exceptional communication, analytical, and project management skills.

• Proven experience influencing cross‑functional groups and leading critical deal‑level discussions within a global matrix environment.

• High proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and proposal automation tools (Seismic, RFPio/Responsive, Qvidian, etc. preferred).

• Bachelor’s degree required; finance or related discipline preferred.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 7–12 years of asset management experience with significant exposure to Intermediary or Institutional sales support, RFP/RFI/DDQ writing, product, or consultant relations.

• Strong understanding of APAC Intermediary and asset‑owner ecosystems, distribution platforms, and investment products across index, active, solutions, ETFs, and alternatives.

• Deep knowledge of investment concepts across equities, fixed income, multi‑asset, cash, currency, and alternatives.

About State Street Investment Management

State Street Investment Management (Previously known as State Street Global Advisors) is the asset management division of State Street Corporation. We manage $5.66 trillion USD in assets as of December 31, 2025, serving over 2,100 institutional clients globally across 30 cities, including major APAC offices such as Sydney, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore.

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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