Transition Management Sales Middle East VP State Street Investment Management

About State Street Investment Management

State Street Investment Management (SSIM) is a global leader in asset management, providing investment and trading solutions to institutional clients worldwide. Transition Management (TM) is a strategic capability that assists clients in managing complex portfolio restructurings efficiently, with increasing integration across the broader Investment Management and Markets ecosystem.

Role Overview

State Street is seeking an experienced institutional sales professional for the Transition Management Sales Middle East VP role. This full-time, individual contributor position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and focuses on driving business development for the Transition Management business across the Middle East. The successful candidate will identify, develop, and secure transition management mandates from institutional investors throughout the region. This role is critical for establishing revenue growth and integrating TM into the broader institutional offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate and convert transition management opportunities across institutional investors throughout the Middle East.
• Build and maintain relationships with Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Family Offices, Financial Institutions, Endowments, and Foundations.
• Develop a strong pipeline of transition opportunities and manage prospects through the full sales cycle.
• Partner with existing State Street relationship teams to identify transition events and uncover new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across State Street Investment Services, State Street Markets, and other State Street Investment Management teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients undertaking manager changes, portfolio restructurings, asset allocation shifts, fund mergers, and significant cash flow events.
• Present transition strategies and proposals to CIOs, investment committees, trustee boards, and senior client stakeholders.
• Provide market intelligence on competitive activity, industry trends, and client priorities throughout the region.
• Represent State Street at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in institutional sales.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business development for Transition Management.
• Strong institutional relationships and deep knowledge of capital markets.
• Ability to influence sophisticated investment decision-makers.

About State Street

State Street holds a position as a leading global custodian, asset manager, and investment services provider. This role leverages the company's comprehensive capabilities to originate opportunities, deepen client relationships, and position Transition Management as a strategic solution for managing portfolio change.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to join State Street in this full-time role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.