Market Data Strategy & Vendor Management, VP II - State Street Investment Management

State Street Investment Management is seeking a Vice President, Market Data Strategy & Vendor Management to work collaboratively across Investment Management business units and with partners across Procurement, Finance and Legal teams. This role focuses on managing market data services, vendor relationships, and driving strategic outcomes in the Index and ESG data domains.

Responsibilities:

• Lead analysis and day‑to‑day governance support for key market data vendors aligned to Index and ESG priorities, including licensing constructs, renewals, service considerations, and commercial outcomes
• Represent State Street Investment Management in enterprise‑wide discussions regarding market data vendors impacting Index and ESG, and coordinate inputs and follow‑through across stakeholders
• Collaborate and partner with teams across Procurement, Finance, Legal, Risk, and Technology to ensure outcomes are commercially sound, operationally executable, and aligned to Investment Management requirements
• Establish and manage strong relationships with Investment Management business teams (Index, ESG, Investments, Operations, Technology) to develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of market data products, services, and use cases
• Drive transparency and structured insights by producing executive‑ready, decision‑focused analyses covering vendor economics, usage and demand signals, risks, and strategic options—translating complex inputs into clear recommendations
• Support budgeting and spend management activities for Index and ESG market data in partnership with Finance, including scenario analysis and identification of cost optimization opportunities
• Support demand management by collaborating with stakeholders to document pipelines, define priorities, and streamline the scope of market data needs through clear intake and governance practices
• Contribute to the evolution of the Market Data operating model, including governance, reporting standards, stakeholder engagement rhythms, and repeatable ways of working that scale capability and reduce key‑person dependency
• Operate effectively within a virtual, global organization — building influence through proactive communication, strong expectation management, and relationship‑led delivery across regions and functions
• Contribute to forward looking initiatives and emerging data themes relevant to the market data function, including ESG innovation and evolving data and licensing models

Requirements:

• 8–12+ years of experience in market data, vendor management, expense management, procurement partnering, investment operations, or a closely related business area
• Demonstrated experience managing market data vendors and/or market data demand across business units, with a strong understanding of vendor commercials and licensing constructs
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to create structured, compelling analyses for senior audiences
• Strong strategic and commercial judgment, with the credibility and gravitas to engage effectively with senior stakeholders
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce concise, executive‑ready materials and manage stakeholder expectations proactively
• Comfort operating across ambiguity, balancing independent judgment with alignment to broader objectives and governance
• Strong collaboration skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate challenge constructively and lead with influence rather than authority
• Execution discipline and reliability, with clear ownership, proactive updates, and consistent delivery of tangible work products
• A team‑first mindset, focused on scalable ways of working, knowledge sharing, and building sustainable capability across the organization
• Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree a plus
• Asset Management experience preferred
• Strong MS Office skills preferred