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<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Location: Dubai, Riyadh or London</b></p><br><p><b>Who We Are</b></p><br><p>State Street Investment Management (SSIM) is a global leader in asset management, delivering innovative investment and trading solutions to institutional clients worldwide. Transition Management (TM) is a strategic capability enabling clients to efficiently risk-manage complex portfolio restructurings, with increasing integration across the broader Investment Management and Markets ecosystem.</p><br><p><b>Role Overview</b></p><br><p>State Street is seeking an experienced institutional sales professional to drive business development for its Transition Management business across the Middle East. This individual contributor role will be responsible for identifying, developing, and winning transition management mandates from institutional investors throughout the region.</p><br><p>The successful candidate will leverage State Street's unique position as a leading global custodian, asset manager, and investment services provider to originate opportunities, deepen client relationships, and position Transition Management as a strategic solution for managing portfolio change. The role requires a commercially driven professional with strong institutional relationships, deep knowledge of capital markets, and the ability to influence sophisticated investment decision-makers.</p><br><p><b>Why This Role Matters</b></p><br><p>Transition Management is a strategically important growth area. This role is critical in establishing driving revenue growth and integrating TM into the broader institutional offering.</p><br><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><br><ul><li><p>Originate and convert transition management opportunities across institutional investors throughout the Middle East.</p><br></li><li><p>Build and maintain relationships with Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Family Offices Financial Institutions, Endowments and Foundations</p><br></li><li><p>Develop a strong pipeline of transition opportunities and manage prospects through the full sales cycle.</p><br></li><li><p>Partner with existing State Street relationship teams across to identify transition events and uncover new business opportunities.</p><br></li><li><p>Work closely with colleagues across State Street Investment Services, State Street Markets, and other State Street Investment Management teams to deliver integrated client solutions.</p><br></li><li><p>Serve as a trusted advisor to clients undertaking manager changes, portfolio restructurings, asset allocation shifts, fund mergers, and significant cash flow events.</p><br></li><li><p>Present transition strategies and proposals to CIOs, investment committees, trustee boards, and senior client stakeholders.</p><br></li><li><p>Provide market intelligence on competitive activity, industry trends, and client priorities throughout the region.</p><br></li><li><p>Represent State Street at industry events, conferences, and client meetings</p><br></li></ul><p><b>Education &amp; Preferred Qualifications</b></p><br><ul><li><p>7+ years of experience in institutional sales, transition management, capital markets, custody, trading, implementation consulting, or related areas.</p><br></li><li><p>Demonstrated success winning institutional mandates and developing senior decision-maker relationships.</p><br></li><li><p>Proven ability to originate and close complex, high-value opportunities.</p><br></li><li><p>Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.</p><br></li><li><p>Ability to work effectively across multiple business lines and geographies.</p><br></li><li><p>Demonstrable network of clients/prospects in the region.</p><br></li><li><p>Willing to travel extensively across the region and internationally.</p><br></li><li><p>Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus).</p><br></li></ul><span><b>About State Street</b></span><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers</p><br><p>Read our CEO Statement</p><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Managing Director,&nbsp;Head of Middle East Legal&nbsp;</b></p><br><p><b><u>Role Summary:</u></b></p><br><p>The Head of Middle East Legal provides senior legal leadership to State Street’s custody and fund administration services offered in the Middle East region, and related entity governance and regulatory advice. State Street’s investment management business in the Middle East is separately managed and not part of this mandate. In this role you will serve as an in-house subject matter expert across global custody and related investment servicing products, the negotiation of large contractual mandates and client disputes. You will also advise on evolving industry best practices and associated legal and regulatory standards as well as product level regulatory requirements applicable in the context of locally regulated subsidiaries and branches of a US global systemically important bank. &nbsp;</p><br><p>The role is critical in effectively counseling legal and regulatory considerations and contributing balanced solutions throughout State Street’s global operations that align with its strategic priorities. &nbsp;A seasoned ability to communicate with senior executives is key to successful execution of this role, as is a strong ability to collaborate across jurisdictions and departments and with other expert lawyers and professionals in the Legal Division.</p><br><p>This role reports to the SVP Head of Investment Services EMEA Legal, and EVP Head of International Legal. State Street’s Middle East presence is in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Oman and is expanding within the region. This role will be based in our Abu Dhabi branch in ADGM and will be expected to travel in the region and support strategic transactions and new presences in the region including regulatory permissioning.</p><br><p><b><u>Key Responsibilities include:</u></b></p><br><ul><li><p>Counselling the executive management team in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in the UAE (Abu Dhabi) on strategic decision-making and growth opportunities, including local governance and regulatory expectations and best practices</p><br></li><li><p>Leading regulatory and governance counselling to country and region management, the legal entity boards, the compliance function, the company secretarial function</p><br></li><li><p>Managing legal support to all client commercial contracting for State Street’s Investment Services, Alpha, CRD, Wealth and Global Delivery organizations in the Middle East, including product related regulatory considerations</p><br></li><li><p>Providing advice and guidance on outsourcing, management of client disputes, internal investigations, and regulatory remediation programs</p><br></li><li><p>Navigating jurisdictional differences in investment servicing legal and regulatory requirements</p><br></li><li><p>Managing, developing and engaging a team of legal professionals, with a strong focus on talent development</p><br></li><li><p>Ensuring timely reporting of relevant risks, developments and events to Legal Division senior leadership and local management</p><br></li><li><p>Managing outside counsel and other expenses</p><br></li><li><p>Liaising directly with regulatory and governmental agencies on the interpretation and application of regulations and expectations to State Street’s regional businesses, including on licensing applications</p><br></li><li><p>Communicating with stakeholders (e.g., executives, industry peers and regulators) regarding investment servicing topics</p><br></li><li><p>Developing relationships with peers within the financial services industry and external counsel, and representing State Street in industry forums</p><br></li></ul><p><b><u>Qualifications:</u></b></p><br><ul><li><p>The qualified candidate must be a recognized subject matter expert in legal issues associated with one or more of the following areas: global custody, collective investment schemes and vehicles, commercial outsourcing, or asset management</p><br></li><li><p>Extensive senior-level experience, including expertise in regulatory and governance matters with demonstrated management and leadership background</p><br></li><li><p>Proven interpersonal and communication skills</p><br></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, evaluating risks and counselling with sound judgement</p><br></li><li><p>Highly organized with extensive problem-solving</p><br></li><li><p>Law degree from an accredited university, and admitted to practice in a major international financial centre</p><br></li></ul><p>Are you the right candidate? Yes!</p><br><p>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.</p><br><span><b>About State Street</b></span><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers</p><br><p>Read our CEO Statement</p><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Job Description<p>Overview of role:</p><br><p>We are looking for a seasoned sales/business development professional to join our dynamic, diverse SSIM Middle East &amp; Africa (MEA) team. Based in our Dubai office, you will be a key member of the State Street Investment Management MEA Client Coverage Group contributing to our prospecting, new revenue generation and client retention efforts.</p><br><p>You will be part of an ambitious and entrepreneurial business development team covering a range of client segments including Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Family Offices Financial Institutions, Endowments and Foundations. Product coverage will span the full range of SSIM capabilities including passive equities, global fixed income, cash, ETF’s, quantitative and fundamental equities, private markets, multi-asset and OCIO solutions. &nbsp;</p><br><p>You will need to collaborate with colleagues in investments, research, and marketing. The role requires energy, flexibility, curiosity and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</p><br><p>We want you to develop a deep understanding of the SSIM franchise in the Middle East and Africa region to advance our pipeline and actively contribute to the region’s annual gross and net new revenue targets.</p><br>What we will ask you to do:<ul><li>Assume ownership and accountability for growing and converting an existing sales pipeline &nbsp;</li><li>Work with line management on the annual sales strategy and commit to its successful execution</li><li>Take a leading role in retaining existing business by delivering high quality relationship management and anticipating our clients’ evolving needs</li><li>Contribute to new product ideas and build robust business cases for consideration by Product Development</li><li>Successfully deliver on individual KPI’s and contribute to the region’s Annualized Gross and Net New Revenue targets</li><li>Take the lead on dedicated RFP's, product information gathering and client-centric research origination/dissemination</li><li>Harness the expertise of our internal specialists (e.g. portfolio management, portfolio strategy, research, Cash, ETFs, etc.) in order to deliver a consultative sale to clients</li><li>Monitor key product performance and liaise with portfolio strategists to ensure proactive engagement with our client base</li><li>Build strong, positive relationships with key internal stakeholders</li><li>Maintain the highest possible fiduciary standards and ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><br><p><b>What we would love you to be:</b></p><br><ul><li>Academic background in finance, economics, business or a related field</li><li>CFA/CAIA charter holder/ candidate or equivalent</li><li>Proven experience in asset management sales and/or relationship management</li><li>Minimum 5 years experience in investment management client facing roles with a top tier international firm</li><li>Demonstrable network of clients/prospects in the region</li><li>Willing to travel extensively across the region and internationally</li><li>Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus)</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>A good problem solver and trouble-shooter, with the ability to identify and analyze issues with the creativity and energy to solve them</li></ul><p><b>Who you are:</b></p><br><ul><li>You are articulate, curious and entrepreneurial</li><li>You want to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment</li><li>You are motivated and keen to deliver the best possible result to clients</li><li>You have the patience and resilience to work through lengthy sales conversion cycles</li><li>You are passionate about long-term relationship building</li><li>You understand the importance of risk excellence when representing a global financial services firm in emerging markets</li></ul><span><b>About State Street</b></span><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers</p><br><p>Read our CEO Statement</p><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Role Summary<p>State Street is seeking a Managing Director to lead Relationship Management across the Middle East and North Africa region, one of the firm’s strategic growth markets. This senior leadership role will be responsible for deepening and expanding strategic client relationships, strengthening State Street’s position as a trusted partner to institutional investors, and ensuring a consistently high-quality client experience across the region.</p><br><p>The Head of Relationship Management – MENA will act as a senior client advocate and regional leader, working closely with sales, client service, product, operations, risk, compliance and country leadership teams to deliver integrated solutions aligned to client priorities. The successful candidate will bring strong institutional relationship management experience, deep knowledge of the MENA financial services landscape, and the ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders across sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, central banks, asset managers and other institutional clients.</p><br>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the regional relationship management agenda across MENA, ensuring clear ownership of strategic client relationships, governance forums, service reviews and escalation management.</li><li>Develop and maintain trusted senior-level relationships with key institutional clients, including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, central banks, government-related entities, asset managers and other strategic investors.</li><li>Partner with the SVP, Head of Sales and Relationship Management, to execute the regional client strategy, identify growth opportunities and support the delivery of State Street’s broader MENA business plan.</li><li>Act as the senior client advocate within State Street, coordinating across product, client service, operations, onboarding, legal, risk, compliance and technology teams to deliver effective, timely and client-tailored solutions.</li><li>Drive disciplined relationship planning, including account plans, executive engagement strategies, pipeline coordination, wallet analysis, client feedback and relationship health monitoring.</li><li>Oversee the quality and consistency of client governance, including executive business reviews, service review meetings, issue tracking, action plans and follow-through on commitments.</li><li>Support new business opportunities and cross-sell initiatives by identifying client needs, shaping value propositions and coordinating the right internal expertise across State Street’s global platform.</li><li>Provide market intelligence and client insights to regional and global leadership, helping inform product priorities, service enhancements and strategic investment decisions.</li><li>Represent State Street externally in senior client meetings, industry forums and strategic engagements, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to the MENA region.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop relationship management professionals in the region, fostering a high-performance, collaborative and client-centric culture.</li><li>Promote strong risk discipline and ensure client engagement activities are conducted in line with applicable regulatory, compliance, conduct and governance standards.</li></ul>Leadership Expectations<ul><li>Operate as a senior regional leader with strong commercial judgment, sound risk awareness and the ability to balance client needs with enterprise priorities.</li><li>Build connectivity across State Street’s regional and global teams, ensuring clients experience the full strength of the firm’s investment servicing, markets, financing, data and investment management capabilities.</li><li>Demonstrate executive presence and credibility with C-suite, CIO, COO and senior investment and operations stakeholders.</li><li>Drive accountability, collaboration and transparency across complex client relationships and internal delivery teams.</li><li>Contribute to the development of State Street’s long-term strategic positioning in MENA, with particular focus on deepening partnerships with leading institutional investors.</li></ul>Experience and Qualifications<ul><li>Extensive experience in institutional relationship management, client coverage, strategic account management or a related senior client-facing role within financial services.</li><li>Strong understanding of the MENA institutional investor landscape, including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, central banks, asset managers and government-related entities.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-product client relationships across investment servicing, custody, fund administration, middle office, data, analytics, markets or investment management solutions.</li><li>Track record of building trusted senior relationships, managing escalations, supporting revenue growth and delivering high standards of client satisfaction.</li><li>Experience leading teams or influencing cross-functional groups across multiple jurisdictions and business lines.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking and ability to translate client priorities into actionable relationship plans.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior executives and technical stakeholders.</li><li>High degree of integrity, judgement, resilience and cultural awareness, with experience operating in a regulated environment.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree, CFA, MBA or relevant professional qualification preferred.</li></ul>Key Success Measures<ul><li>Strength and depth of senior client relationships across priority MENA accounts.</li><li>Improvement in client satisfaction, relationship health and service governance outcomes.</li><li>Effective coordination of cross-functional State Street teams to deliver client commitments.</li><li>Contribution to revenue retention, growth opportunities and strategic account development.</li><li>Quality of relationship planning, executive engagement and escalation management.</li><li>Development of a strong, collaborative and high-performing regional relationship management team.</li></ul><span><b>About State Street</b></span><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers</p><br><p>Read our CEO Statement</p><br> </div>