Front Office Trading Services, Senior Associate

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for a motivated candidate who is eager to learn and expand their analytical and communication skills, while providing day-to-day support for Sales and Trading teams across Foreign Exchange and Financing Solutions.

Great learning opportunity to get immersed in Foreign Exchange and Financing Solutions across Markets, working closely with Sales and Trading teams! The team works on the trading floor, in-office presence is required.

The Front Office Trading Services (FOTS) team provides support across the globe (North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific) for State Street Market’s Sales & Trading Desks and acts as the primary liaison for external and internal clients. In addition to trading support and client services, the team works closely with Operations groups and participates in projects related to new trading initiatives, platform onboarding, integration, testing and implementation planning. 

 
Why this role is important to us 

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Markets (SSGM). When owners and managers of institutional assets need research, trading, securities lending and innovative portfolio strategies, they turn to SSM business unit. As our investment research and trading arm, SSM’s number one goal is to enhance and preserve our clients’ portfolio values by applying technology, optimizing trading, and linking asset classes and markets across the world. Join us if making your mark in the capital markets industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What we value 

These skills will help you succeed in this role 

• Strong willingness to learn systems, processes and new technical skills 

• Ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative as well 

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment 

What you will be responsible for 

As Front Office Trading Services team member you will 

• Assist SSM Sales & Trading in trade support capacity and related responsibilities 

• Research and resolve trade related inquiries from Sales and Trading, back office, fund groups, and clients 

• Monitoring SSM’s trading systems and address/resolve issues with appropriate escalations. 

• Cancelling, modifying, and rebooking trades (post-execution)

• Supporting platform onboarding tasks (Front Office components) as needed 

• Communicate and maintain strong working relationships with multiple departments (Trading, Operations, Finance, Technology, third party vendors) to resolve breaks and trade discrepancies on a time sensitive basis 

• Participate in various projects that require FOTS expertise, involvement with testing or future support 

• Understand the intricacies of manual and/or exceptional processes on the FX/FS desks and work with IT, Credit & Compliance, Operations and Business Analysis teams to improve process inefficiencies 

• Liaise with Client Support Services team with queries relating to the on-boarding of new business 

• Produce reporting for clients and internal use 

• Strictly follow the controls and procedures to reduce risk to Business 

Education & Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Some financial services industry and exposure to foreign exchange and/or agency lending is preferred but not required 

• Some Client facing is preferred but not required 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship skills 

Additional requirements 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Very strong attention to detail 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and CoPilot – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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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.

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