Multi Asset Class Trader, VP

Multi Asset Class Trader, Vice President

Who we are looking for

A Multi Asset Class Trader, VP who will execute United States and Latin American equity activity for the team. The role is a key member of the Portfolio Solutions trading team, serving as execution management point person for equities on behalf of the business’ transition management, portfolio trading and partnered trading clients. The role will include coordination across all 3 global regions: Americas, EMEA, and APAC with the potential to progress into other asset classes including fixed income and/or derivatives.

Due to the nature of this role it is required to be onsite, in Boston five days per week

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen, we need driven individual contributors within our organization to cultivate overall team success. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As a Multi Asset Class Trader, Vice President you will:

• Take responsibility for executing regional program trading assignments and single security orders in accordance with agreed upon instructions from the firm’s transition management and partnered trading client base.
• Assist with management of the firm’s counterparties (both internal and external) and technology relationships, including continual evaluation and design/redesign of the firm’s workflow to improve efficiencies and minimize errors.
• Take ownership for regional best execution responsibilities and counterparty execution quality analysis.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role.

• Understand, comply, and implement necessary regulatory responsibilities for portfolio execution.
• Collaborate with other regional trading desks to accomplish global strategic initiatives.
• Assist with the compilation of daily regulatory oversight documents and procedures.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Capital Markets experience across multiple asset classes, concentrated on execution trading, regulatory compliance, and middle office processes.
• Must currently hold US FINRA Series 7 and 63
• Bloomberg and Fidessa proficiency preferred.
• Flexible hours, including holidays and non-US hours, as required.
• BS/BA degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• Firm understanding of global equity securities markets and best execution standards within those markets.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced, market-driven trading floor environment under the stress of high volume and tight deadlines.
• Ability to diagnose, recommend, resolve, and implement process improvements.
• Ability to service across various product lines, ensuring compliance to industry rules and regulations and multiple market conventions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with internal and external clients easily and comfortably on trade mandates and instructions.

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

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 gen