What we can offer you:
State Street Investment Management is a leading global asset manager, delivering investment solutions to clients in the UK; one of its largest and most critical markets. Step into a forward-thinking team driving fund adoption, innovation and client engagement across the UK intermediary market. As an intern, you’ll be empowered to challenge convention, harness AI technology, and deliver meaningful impact through supporting sales outreach and driving strategic projects. Your creative contributions will help shape the future of investment solutions for our UK intermediary clients including asset managers, wealth managers, private banks, fintechs, family offices and advisor platforms.
As part of your second rotation as Official Institutions Group & MEA Sales Support intern, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our Middle East Strategic Initiative by supporting client training programs, events and sales activities across the Middle East and Africa region. This position will focus on supporting existing programs in alignment with business objectives, client requirements, and sales goals, ensuring seamless delivery and impactful engagement.
Who we are looking for:
Our 12-month Internship Program is designed for high potential students like you, placing you in our most impactful roles and preparing you for future success. From day one, you will experience a collaborative and dynamic company culture.
Primary Responsibilities:
Client Coverage Group:
Client Discovery & Market Mapping: Use creative research methods and digital AI tools to deeply profile UK intermediary segments, namely family offices, platforms, and IFAs.
Strategic Project Leadership: Take ownership of three high-impact research projects:
Family Offices: Develop a segmentation framework, identify emerging trends, and propose tailored engagement strategies.
Platforms: Analyze platform business models, uncover partnership opportunities, and recommend approaches to enhance distribution.
IFA Market: Segment the IFA landscape, identify top prospects, and co-create a plan to approach and win key clients.
AI & Automation Champion: Pioneer the use of AI and automation to transform UK Intermediary team processes:
Leverage AI tools for data mining to uncover new client opportunities utilizing our incumbent platforms including Salesforce, Tableau and external big data repositories.
Automate sales client prospecting workflows to boost efficiency and accuracy.
Develop AI and data-driven intelligence to create impactful sales ideas that guide decisions.
Explore and recommend emerging workflows and technologies to streamline reporting and analytics.
Content Creation & Storytelling: Collaborate with sales and marketing to craft compelling presentations, digital content, and thought leadership pieces that resonate with intermediary audiences.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Harness CRM and analytics tools to track client interactions, measure campaign effectiveness, and generate actionable reports for the team.
Innovation & Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and introduce new technologies to enhance team productivity.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders (strategy, capital markets, product) to ensure seamless delivery of client solutions and adherence to regulatory standards.
Personal Development: Attend industry events, participate in training sessions, and engage with senior leaders to accelerate your learning and expand your professional network.
Voice of the Intern: Bring fresh ideas to the table - challenge the status quo, propose new initiatives, and help shape the team’s culture of innovation.
Impact Measurement: Regularly review progress on projects, celebrate successes, and reflect on lessons learned to maximize your contribution and growth.
Official Institutions Group (OIG) & MEA Sales:
Work closely with OIG colleagues to support the organization of events such as the annual State Street Middle East Research Institute. State Street Institute Boston, Institutional Training Academy, OMFIF events, and client training sessions (London-based).
Plan, schedule, and execute firm-wide external initiatives, including the International Monetary Fund/World Bank Group Annual Meetings.
Prepare presentations for internal partners and client meetings.
Help drive strategically important projects by engaging OI colleagues and subject matter experts from across the State Street franchise.
Prepare sales presentations and pitch materials tailored for MEA clients, in collaboration with the sales team (remote support).
Support the creation and review of RFPs, RFIs, and DDQs for MEA prospects and clients (remote support).
Conduct market research and analysis on MEA client segments, asset class trends, and competitor activity. (remote support)
Maintain and update client records and sales activity in Salesforce and other CRM systems. (remote support)
Compile and deliver regular reports on sales performance, pipeline status, market trends, and client engagement for the MEA region. (remote support)
Contribute to enhancing processes to improve efficiency and data integrity.
Program dates: 22nd June 2026 – 21st June 2027
You must be available to participate in the program in person in the United Kingdom, starting from day one and for its full duration. Additionally, you are required to work from the office 4 days a week.
This Program includes:
A structured learning and development plan, specific job-related training, professional development, and soft skills training.
A buddy who can offer you their experience, knowledge, and guidance throughout your internship.
Dedicated networking events.
Leadership and business-related sessions with Senior Management.
The possibility to grow your professional network by joining our Employee Networks like the Professional Women’s Network, Pride, The Disability & Inclusion Network, Environmental Sustainability Network, StreetSmart Network, NextGen Network.
Skills:
These skills will help you succeed in this role.
Understanding the role and key processes of an asset manager.
Strategic Thinking: Analyze complex market segments and develop actionable sales and communication strategies.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across the business teams and divisions within State Street
Strong administrative and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proven experience in event planning/coordination.
Experience with event management platforms such as CVENT is a plus.
Interest in AI and how this can be implemented to improve business processes.
Education:
Third year students enrolled in full time undergraduate education currently in the penultimate year of their degree, in one of the following areas: Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
What happens next?
Our recruitment team in India will review your application. Applicants selected to move forward will have a phone screening with the recruitment team. candidates who successfully pass the phone screen will be invited for a final round interview at our offices.
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.
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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