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Who we are looking for Due to the role requirements this job needs to be performed primarily in the office with some flex work opportunities available. Why this role is important to us The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Markets (SSM). 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 a Vice President in our Prime Services Trading Desk you will be responsible for; Respond to locates and provide market color to Hedge Fund and Alternative Investment Management clients. Resource inventory both internally and externally; manage hard-to-borrow/deal names, ensuring adequate supply and allocations for borrowing clients. Value, price and input securities lending transactions; optimize borrow costs; fully utilise long positions to maximise revenue opportunities. Manage and optimise collateral availability and positioning. Contribute to managing and forecasting the firm’s financial resources; Optimise the book in line with firm capital requirements including, but not limited to, RLAP, RWA, LCR. Efficiently utilize and manage internal and external trading platforms such as NGT. Work with Product and Technology to create bespoke trading system enhancements and solutions. Work alongside Business Development and Sales teams to provide portfolio revenue estimates, sales and marketing pitches. Assist with creating and preparing MIS reporting to track and manage trading risk, product and client profitability. Provide necessary support on the principal trading desk for the agency repo program Facilitate funding and customer demand to enhance fee and net interest income What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role Ability to extract meaningful information and insights from large and diverse sets of data Demonstrated ability to concisely summarize and communicate results of quantitative or qualitative analysis to audiences of varying backgrounds Excellent verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills Ability to manage and prioritize tasks to meet specific daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines Ability to work with and organize large amounts of data to produce reporting in a logical and efficient manner Ability to work in a fast paced environment at times, balancing several duties at once Understanding nuances of different asset classes including structured products Some experience in preparing presentations for management Ability to support multiple initiatives through independent or collaborative work Ability to be able to lead, implement, and follow through to completion Ability to think critically to understand existing process and identify opportunities for improvement Education & Preferred Qualifications BS/BA (Finance/ Economics) Strong Excel and Power Point UK and EMEA sovereign / fixed income market experience Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Qlik or Tableau Additional requirements Limited EMEA travel likely required About State Street 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. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement 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. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement