SVP, Head of U.S. Registered Funds and Disclosure

About the role

The Senior Vice President, Head of U.S. Registered Funds and Disclosure serves as the principal legal advisor for State Street Investment Management's U.S. registered fund platform, including all U.S. exchange traded funds (ETFs), U.S. mutual funds, and related investment products. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer for State Street Investment Management, this role provides strategic legal leadership across product development, fund governance, distribution initiatives, disclosure, regulatory filings, and business growth priorities. The position acts as a trusted advisor to senior executives, fund boards, product and investment leaders, distribution leadership, Compliance, Risk, Operations, and other key stakeholders. It combines sophisticated legal advisory responsibilities with leadership of the U.S. registered fund disclosure and regulatory filings program, including its continued modernization, governance, and transformation. This role requires an accomplished legal executive with deep expertise in U.S. registered investment companies, exceptional judgment, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical guidance that supports innovation, growth, and prudent risk management.

Responsibilities

Strategic Legal Leadership

• Serve as the senior legal advisor for SSIM's U.S. registered fund business, including all U.S. ETFs, U.S. mutual funds, and related investment products.
• Provide commercially practical and risk-sensitive counsel to senior management on strategic initiatives, business expansion, product innovation, and organizational transformation.
• Advise leadership on emerging legal, regulatory, governance, and industry developments affecting the U.S. asset management business.
• Represent SSIM Legal in governance forums and executive discussions involving registered funds, product development, disclosure oversight, and distribution activities.
• Collaborate across SSIM and State Street to deliver coordinated legal advice that supports business strategies and client relationships.

U.S. Registered Funds Legal Advisory

• Lead and manage legal support for the U.S. registered fund platform, including U.S. ETF and U.S. mutual fund products.
• Provide counsel on fund formation, product development, registration, operation, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Advise on fund board matters, independent trustee engagement, governance frameworks, fiduciary obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret and apply applicable federal securities laws, SEC regulations, staff guidance, and relevant industry practices.
• Support innovative product structures, investment strategies, and market opportunities while maintaining strong legal and regulatory standards.

Distribution, Strategic Partnerships and Commercial Support

• Lead legal support for U.S. intermediary and wealth distribution activities.
• Advise on the U.S. model portfolio business and associated distribution, product, and commercial considerations.
• Counsel strategic partnerships, distribution arrangements, platform relationships, and commercial initiatives supporting U.S. wealth and intermediary businesses.
• Structure, negotiate, and advise on significant commercial arrangements and related risk allocation.
• Provide legal guidance on sales practices, investor communications, advertising, and marketing activities involving