RIA Regional Consultant - Mid-Atlantic, VPII - State Street Investment Management

We are currently hiring for a distribution role at State Street Global Advisors within the Client Coverage Group. In this role, you will work with a team of external and internal wholesalers in an effort to build relationships with financial advisors in the RIA Channel and provide valuable client solutions to assist advisors in growing their business using SPDR ETFs, model portfolios and other SSGA solutions. You should be recognized as a reliable and trusted advisor and champion the US Wealth Intermediary distribution efforts with Registered Investment Advisory Firms located throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This is a remote sales position and based in the territory MD, DC, VA, TN, SC or NC. As an RIA Regional Consultant: * You will personally own key client and strategic partner relationships as a member of the US Wealth Intermediary Team. The position will cover RIA- Wealth Managers and Bank Trust firms, across the Mid-Atlantic region. * You will identify the needs of our clients' varying business practices and regularly provide meaningful market insights, product information, investment ideas and sales support. * You will have a keen investment acumen and operate as a subject-matter-expert on State Street Global Advisors & SPDR ETFs portfolio management, maintaining a deep knowledge of positioning, holdings and investment results. You will effectively educate clients and prospects on our product line's features and benefits, and what differentiates us from our competitors. * You will cultivate new and existing relationships, driving Net New Revenue and Net New Assets with the highest areas of concentrated wealth within the channel. * You will be responsible for leading and coordinating travel throughout the region with various sub-advisory partners and index providers including the World Gold Council, DoubleLine Capital, Blackstone, Bridgewater Associates and Galaxy Asset Management. * You will leverage centers of influence and key relationships within the RIA ecosystem, including custody and TAMP partners such as Charles Schwab and Envestnet, along with wealth platforms like Ethic, to drive business growth and strategic initiatives. * You will build and maintain relationships with key internal business partners, including the Internal Sales, Marketing, Research, and Client Enablement teams to effectively deliver SSGA and SPDR ETF resources to clients. * You will partner with the Internal Sales Team to effectively deliver SPDR ETF and State Street Global Advisor resources to clients, including comparative analytics, capital markets insights and actionable investment ideas. * You will facilitate an understanding of State Street Global Advisors and its strategy and priorities. * You will mentor internal peers on the team. * You will deliver risk excellence and comply with the sales supervision culture that demonstrates and promotes the highest ethical standards. * You will demonstrate initiative to continuously hone sales skills and pursue professional development. * Travel throughout the region is required as well as national travel to conferences/events. These skills will help you succeed in this role: * Bachelor's degree required * Series 7 and 63 licenses required * Investment industry designations such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) desired * Minimum 7 years of experience in the investment management industry, with at least 5 years in Sales/Business Development, preferably with Registered Investment Advisors * Strong technical ability and investment acumen * Strong product knowledge of ETFs, mutual funds, separate accounts and related products * Self-motivated individual that can work both independently and within a team structure * Demonstrates integrity, dedication to excellence and motivation to succeed * Strong leadership skills * Extraordinary verbal and written communication and sales presentation skills * Ability to learn and adapt quickly while applying creativity Salary Range: $110,000 - $188,750 Annual 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. For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home. 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. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement Job Application Disclosure: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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