Culture & Benefits

Our Culture
At SSgA, we consider people our greatest asset. Our reputation for collaboration, combined with our ability to anticipate and respond to change, is the basis of our culture. Our long-established practice of hiring highly intelligent, talented and culturally diverse individuals who enjoy working in a team atmosphere fosters an environment of innovation, leadership and career development.

Our Benefits
SSgA has a progressive and comprehensive package of benefits that can provide employees with the resources to meet the challenges of balancing personal and work life. Just as we have made our products customizable for our clients, we have made our benefits package customizable for our employees. Each employee can tailor benefits to his or her individual requirements by waiving or enrolling in selected benefits, as needed. All benefits are administered to provide the greatest tax advantage to employees with costs that are comparable to other financial institutions. The following is a sample of the benefits currently offered to employees.

  1. Core Benefits: medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, purchase and sale of vacation days.

  2. Salary Savings Program and 401(k) Plans: automatic payroll deductions in accordance with IRS limits, company match, vesting after one full year of service.

  3. Retirement: company-sponsored for those who are eligible.

  4. Work/Life Programs: back-up day care, emergency assistance programs, employee wellness programs, employee discounts.

  5. Other Benefits: special pre-tax accounts for childcare and healthcare expenses, vacations and holidays comparable to those offered by other financial institutions, personal and professional development opportunities, local and global volunteer opportunities.