Who we are looking for

The Marketing Manager sits within the Global Marketing team and supports the development and execution of global marketing and communication activities for State Street’s new front-to-back platform, State Street Alpha®. State Street Alpha helps our clients manage all of their investment products and business lines in one place. With easy access to aggregated data, analytics and real-time insights, clients can collaborate with confidence, work faster and make better decisions.

As a successful candidate for this full-time role, you will help define the objectives of marketing activities and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. You may also be asked to make recommendations for improvements to our marketing approach, processes and procedures to further enhance our strategy.

You are an organized, proactive team player with energy that might be described as “infectious”; we are looking for you to bring positivity and continuous support to those around you. Working across multiple divisions, your ability to collaborate, foster relationships and bring solutions to the table are essential assets. This role would suit someone who wishes to gain experience within a marketing team in a financial services company.

Why this role is important to us

At State Street, our purpose is to help create better outcomes for the world’s investors and the people they serve. As part of our Global Marketing organization, you will join a team of marketing, brand, design, reputation and communication experts who build and protect State Street’s image through campaigns and communications that bring our purpose to life.

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role, you will be responsible for helping to support and build essential partnerships with our clients.

If you are looking to make your mark in a vital and dynamic industry — and work with people who are creating and protecting the future of our firm — join us!

What you will be responsible for

As Marketing Manager you will

• Work with the wider marketing team members and business unit/sales teams to assist in defining marketing objectives and plans; this will focus on the new category of front-to-back office servicing, interoperability and straight-through processing
• Directly responsible for ensuring those plans are executed on by the broader team within specified timeframes
• Manage the efforts of marketing team members and, if necessary, third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver the projects according to plan
• Draft and submit budget proposals, accruals and recommend changes where necessary
• Create and manage a campaign calendar/ media schedule with daily monitoring and optimization of campaigns

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Strong communication skills
• Project management and a good understanding of marketing deliverables and timeframes
• Ability to operate within a fast-paced, global environment
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strategic, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated accuracy and high attention to detail
• Experience in writing and editing copy (not essential, but a plus)
• Experience with Adobe Suite is a plus (not essential, but a plus)

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 7-9 years relevant marketing and communications experience, preferably in a financial services organization
• A degree-level education
• Excellent in verbal and written communications and knowledge of communications best practices
• Experience managing marketing projects: online communications, events, brand/advertising, editorial, partnerships/sponsorships. This entails a good understanding of all marketing channels, including interactive and social media
• Working and communicating with senior levels in an organization together
• Working in matrix structures and cross cultural environments with an ability to operate on their own, as part of a team and globally
• Ensuring that the highest level of the integrity and ethical behavior is continuously adhered to
• Flexible hours may be required to manage projects across regions / time zones

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

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.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the leading and largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to Flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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.

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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