Head of UK Consultant Relations VPII, State Street Investment Management

Overview

In this player-coach role, you lead the UK Consultant Relations team and serve as the main link between SSIM and research and portfolio management teams at major consultants. You will shape the UK consultant strategy, deepen senior relationships, and collaborate with sales to turn opportunities into commercial results. You’ll coach a small team and translate consultant feedback into product and strategy improvements. You contribute to cross-functional success through partnerships across investment, sales, and client teams.

Pay / Benefits

• inclusive development opportunities
• flexible work-life support
• paid volunteer days
• vibrant employee networks

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the UK consultant relations strategy in collaboration with sales leadership
• Map consulting firms, priorities, and manager research processes to inform engagement
• Own and grow relationships with key consultants
• Present SSIM investment capabilities and solutions to consultants with confidence
• Keep consultants informed of relevant SSIM developments
• Collaborate with sales teams to identify and win opportunities from consultants
• Coordinate with consultant relations teams across State Street
• Leverage consultant feedback to strengthen products and strategies
• Lead and develop a team consisting of one consultant manager and two analysts

Key requirements

• Significant experience in institutional investment, ideally in consultant relations or investment consulting
• Strong knowledge of investment markets, products, and industry trends
• Deep knowledge of the UK consultant market and manager research process
• Clear, persuasive communication and ability to influence at all levels
• Proven leadership, coaching, and people-management abilities
• CFA charter or equivalent investment qualification preferred

• Clear, persuasive communication
• Strong relationship-building with senior stakeholders
• Influence and judgement at all levels
• Knowledge of investment markets, products, and industry trends
• Understanding of manager research processes
• Experience with consultant relations strategies and cross-functional collaboration

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