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 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
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
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
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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