Sales Executive, Vice President

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Investment Management, one of the biggest asset managers in the world, that provides services to the world’s governments, institutions and financial advisors across the globe. With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions and styles. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.

Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Sales Executive VP, you will

• Be responsible for driving our sales strategy and expanding State Street Investment Management's market share with institutional relationships by generating growth across our full product suite, including index, actively managed and multi-asset class strategies under the Korean Regulations.

• To execute that strategy, you are responsible for creating, identifying, advancing, and closing new business opportunities in a manner that leads to the successful achievement of robust activity and sales targets.

• Engage internally across the organization to partner with the product, marketing and investment resources of the firm to address the ever-changing needs of institutional investors and translate these needs into actionable solutions from the SSIM toolkit.  

• Become the subject matter expect on your business support, combining that expertise with a deep understanding of SSIM’s investment capabilities, product and service offerings, culture and vision in order to effectively communicate each in a compelling way.

• Build positive relationships across the broader sales, relationship management, product marketing, investments, legal, and other internal teams critical to the end-to-end client lifecycle. You will also engage with colleagues across State Street divisions to best position SSIM and broader firm solutions to our clients and prospects.

• This is a role for developing Korea business focused on institutional investors and the role will work closely with the Head of SSIM Korea and also requires close collaboration with Head of Client Relationship Management.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• You have the ability to build mutually valuable relationships with clients and prospects that meet their needs while also aligning with SSIM’s long-term revenue and profitability goals

• Existing industry profile and relationships is preferred and can help accelerate the success of business initiatives

• Strong technical ability, investment acumen and the ability to understand and appreciate the details

• You have a record of setting, measuring, meeting and exceeding business targets

• Ability to prioritize and execute on multiple simultaneous priorities and initiatives

• You possess excellent problem solving and influencing skills

• Demonstrated ability to form and cultivate positive relationships with prospects, clients and internal colleagues

• Ability to thrive in a highly regulated Korean financial sector environment that demands full compliance with policies and procedures

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 10 - 15 years’ experience and a successful track record covering Korean institutions

• Have strong connection and hands on experience working with top tier asset owners in Korea

• Demonstrated track record of success building complex solutions with and for clients

Key Attributes Required

• Self-starter, fast learner, excellent interpersonal skill

• Excellent business network building skills

• Flexible and positive attitude to work

• Customer focused and ownership minded

• Strong teamwork with high enthusiasm and integrity

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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