Transition Management Sales, Middle East, VP2 - State Street Investment Management

Location: Dubai, Riyadh or London Who We Are State Street Investment Management (SSIM) is a global leader in asset management, delivering innovative investment and trading solutions to institutional clients worldwide. Transition Management (TM) is a strategic capability enabling clients to efficiently risk-manage complex portfolio restructurings, with increasing integration across the broader Investment Management and Markets ecosystem.

Overview State Street is seeking an experienced institutional sales professional to drive business development for its Transition Management business across the Middle East. This individual contributor role will be responsible for identifying, developing, and winning transition management mandates from institutional investors throughout the region. The successful candidate will leverage State Street's unique position as a leading global custodian, asset manager, and investment services provider to originate opportunities, deepen client relationships, and position Transition Management as a strategic solution for managing portfolio change. The role requires a commercially driven professional with strong institutional relationships, deep knowledge of capital markets, and the ability to influence sophisticated investment decision-makers. Why This Role Matters Transition Management is a strategically important growth area. This role is critical in establishing driving revenue growth and integrating TM into the broader institutional offering.

Originate and convert transition management opportunities across institutional investors throughout the Middle East. Build and maintain relationships with Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Family Offices Financial Institutions, Endowments and Foundations Develop a strong pipeline of transition opportunities and manage prospects through the full sales cycle. Partner with existing State Street relationship teams across to identify transition events and uncover new business opportunities. Work closely with colleagues across State Street Investment Services, State Street Markets, and other State Street Investment Management teams to deliver integrated client solutions. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients undertaking manager changes, portfolio restructurings, asset allocation shifts, fund mergers, and significant cash flow events. Present transition strategies and proposals to CIOs, investment committees, trustee boards, and senior client stakeholders. Provide market intelligence on competitive activity, industry trends, and client priorities throughout the region. Represent State Street at industry events, conferences, and client meetings Education & Preferred Qualifications 7+ years of experience in institutional sales, transition management, capital markets, custody, trading, implementation consulting, or related areas. Demonstrated success winning institutional mandates and developing senior decision-maker relationships. Proven ability to originate and close complex, high-value opportunities. Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills. Ability to work effectively across multiple business lines and geographies. Demonstrable network of clients/prospects in the region. Willing to travel extensively across the region and internationally. Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus). 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