ETF as a Service – VP – State Street Investment ManagementLocation: London, United KingdomBusiness Unit: State Street Investment ManagementReporting Line: Reports to Global Head of ETF as a ServiceBUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ETF MANUFACTURINGETF as a Service has moved beyond a high growth phase to become a core, institutional, global platform within State Street Investment Management. As the business scales its third‑party ETF manufacturing capabilities across jurisdictions, we are hiring a Vice President to play a critical leadership role in industrializing onboarding, managing client relationships, enforcing pricing and margin discipline, and driving consistent, high‑quality launch execution globally.This is a senior execution and platform‑building role, with accountability for outcomes rather than tasks. The VP will operate at the intersection of product structuring, commercial discipline, operating model design, client service, and cross‑functional orchestration, acting as a senior owner across complex launches and platform initiatives.What You Will DoOwn and evolve global launch and onboarding frameworks, including the design and continuous improvement of structured, scalable onboarding playbooksLead complex ETF launches across US and international markets, acting as a senior execution owner and escalation pointDrive cross‑functional orchestration across funds management, legal, compliance, capital markets, operations, and technology, ensuring clarity of ownership and delivery disciplineLead business development for ETF as a Service mandates, with accountability for structuring, and converting opportunities in partnership with distribution and senior leadership, bringing platform, pricing, and execution leadership throughout the sales and onboarding lifecycleDevelop and manage senior client relationships post mandate win, acting as a trusted partner across launch, scale, and evolution phases, and ensuring a consistent, high quality client experience across regions and functionsSet and enforce execution standards, improving launch consistency, timeline discipline, and predictability at scaleMonitor cost of manufacturing and operational efficiency, identifying improvement levers and supporting informed commercial decisionsLead the development and adoption of standardized pricing frameworks across regions and client segmentsDrive the industrialization of platform infrastructure, processes, and controls to support global scaleOwn contributions to standardized documentation, governance frameworks, and decision templatesIdentify structural bottlenecks and execution risk, proposing and driving scalable, sustainable improvementsAct as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, influencing outcomes and balancing commercial, operational, and risk considerationsWho We Are Looking ForTypically 7+ years of relevant experience in ETF product, investment management, capital markets, platform operations, digital wealth, or top tier consultingExperience operating across multiple regulatory frameworks, including UCITS and 40 Act ETF structures, is strongly preferredDemonstrated experience owning complex cross‑functional initiatives within a global or multi‑jurisdictional environmentDeep exposure to ETF structures, fund launches, pricing models, or platform economicsStrong commercial judgment with advanced analytical and financial modelling capabilityProven track record in delivering client solutions and managing strategic client engagementsHighly structured thinker with the ability to operate effectively in fast moving environmentsProven capability to lead senior stakeholders, influence decisions, and drive alignment without formal authorityWhat Makes This Role AttractiveSenior ownership of real ETF launches in multiple jurisdictions, strategic client relationships and complex structuring decisions at global scaleDirect involvement in shaping pricing, margin, governance, and operating model frameworksOpportunity to help define how a major asset manager industrializes ETF manufacturing for third‑party clientsHigh visibility role with meaningful impact on platform strategy, scale, and commercial sustainabilityThis role is part of a strategic priority for the firm, with significant visibility and long-term career upside.Success Looks LikeMeasurable improvement in launch consistency and execution discipline across all regionsStrong credibility and rigor in pricing, margin analysis, and commercial decision makingScalable onboarding frameworks embedded across regions and teamsClear demonstration of end‑to‑end ownership across complex, high‑stakes execution environmentsAbout State StreetAcross the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. 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