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Who we are looking for

Investor Relations (IR) is responsible for cultivating and managing State Street's relationships with institutional investors and research analysts across both equity and fixed income markets. The IR team plays a critical role in communicating the company's strategy and financial performance to the investment community, ensuring a clear and accurate understanding of State Street's strategic direction and financial position.

By fostering transparency and consistency in messaging, IR helps maintain a stable, high-quality investor base. This is achieved through various channels, including quarterly earnings calls, investor presentations, industry conferences, and direct investor meetings. Additionally, IR works closely with senior management and the Board of Directors to relay market sentiment and investor feedback, supporting informed strategic decision-making.

The Vice President, Fixed Income Investor Relations reports to and partners closely with the Senior Vice President, Head of Fixed Income Investor Relations, in developing and executing State Street's Fixed Income IR strategy. This role plays a key part in supporting the firm's engagement with the fixed income investment community as part of the broader Investor Relations function.

The incumbent will help shape and deliver State Street's investor relations strategy for debt investors and other key fixed income stakeholders, ensuring clear, transparent, and effective communication of the company's financial performance, funding strategy, and risk profile. The role includes direct responsibility for managing relationships with buy-side and sell-side analysts focused primarily on U.S. financials.

This position will collaborate extensively with State Street's Treasury and Financial Planning & Analysis teams, as well as other Finance functions and business units, to gather and synthesize information that supports analytically driven and consistent messaging. Additionally, the individual will have the opportunity to contribute to the broader IR strategy, including engagement with equity analysts.

What you will be responsible for as VP, Fixed Income Investor Relations:

• Assist in the development and execution of State Street's fixed income investor relations strategy in collaboration with senior IR leadership

• Help organize and execute fixed income investor events, including roadshows and conferences as required

• Contribute to the creation of fixed income investor materials including presentations and management Q&A documents as required, ensuring messaging is analytically driven and aligned with corporate strategy

• Assist in managing relationships with buy-side and sell-side credit analysts, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of public information

• Monitor and analyze fixed income market trends and investor sentiment to shape the firm's messaging and engagement strategy

• Serve as a resource to senior leadership on fixed income market dynamics and investor expectations. Track and analyze trading activity, credit spreads, and investor behavior to inform IR strategy

• Help inform funding strategy and capital planning through investor feedback and market analysis

• Collaborate with Treasury, Finance, Legal and other teams on the execution of debt issuances

• Support interactions with credit rating agencies. Help ensure consistent messaging between rating agencies and debt investors

• Maintain accurate records of investor interactions and disclosures

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong understanding of capital markets, banking and the financial services industry

• Exceptional financial acumen with the ability to distill complex financial information into clear, investor-friendly communication

• A clear understanding of the drivers of financial performance and debt and equity valuation

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence

• Ability to establish new relationships quickly, both internally and externally

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-sensitive deadlines and multiple demands

• A highly ethical individual with a clear and thorough understanding of Regulation FD and all applicable securities rules and regulations is imperative. Must also adhere to all State Street compliance procedures and internal operations risk controls in accordance with all regulatory standards, requirements and policies

• Remains current on economic, political, regulatory, financial industry regulations, stock market outlook and other topics important to the operations of State Street

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of experience within the following areas: investor relations, ratings agency research, fixed income credit analysis, corporate finance, or investment banking with a focus on financials

• Fixed Income experience a plus

• A high level of numeracy with a detailed knowledge of bank financial analysis and fixed income valuation techniques

• CFA or equivalent qualification highly preferable

• Proven success of being able to work independently with an owner's mindset, while also being an energetic and collaborative team player with a proactive can-do attitude

• Demonstrate high attention to details and adapt quickly to work in a fast-paced environment

• An uncompromising ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise sound judgment and the highest level of discretion in handling material non-public information

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with the ability to be a credible adviser to senior stakeholders

• Ability to develop an excellent network of relationships within an organization

• Strong presentation skills, with detailed knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel

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.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street's comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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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.

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