Financing Solutions Agency Lending Trader, Vice President - Onsite
hace 17 días
London
This job is with State Street, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Who we are looking for We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President to join our Securities Finance Agency Lending Trading team within Financing Solutions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with deep expertise in securities lending, a strong understanding of global financial markets, and a proven ability to drive business growth with risk management at its core. You are a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can build strong relationships with institutional clients, internal stakeholders, and external counterparts. Due to the requirements of the position, the role is office-based, with limited flex-work options available. Why this role is important to us The team you will be joining is part of State Street Markets. As a leading provider of trading and lending solutions to the world's institutional investors, we deliver the industry's most innovative platforms, financing and portfolio solutions. Our capabilities are backed by proprietary, high-value research, insights and indicators that power clients' investment decisions, accelerate performance and help investors stay ahead of shifting markets. Across our comprehensive set of solutions - data-driven macro market intelligence that give an information advantage; client-first platforms and tools that redefine trading; financing solutions that streamline liquidity access; and portfolio solutions designed to help achieve peak performance - we deliver a breakthrough edge to drive business success. As one of the largest and most experienced securities financing providers in the industry, we provide investors with market-leading expertise, technology and scale to accelerate decision making and enhance performance. With a focus on innovative financing solutions, we've expanded services to support a range of agency lending, repo and prime services, helping investors access new pools of liquidity and providing competitive overnight and term cash investment financing. 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 Vice President in our Agency Lending Trading team, you will: Respond to locates, value, price and execute securities lending transactions Develop tools and enhance trade structures to optimize capital and returns for clients Enhance electronic trading by contributing to the development of internal trading systems and optimizing connectivity with external platforms Develop and manage strong relationships with clients and borrowers, third-party vendors and platform providers Generate market colour and quantitative analysis to discuss themes with clients, internal and external stakeholders Collaborate with IT partners to innovate and improve existing processes and workflows, utilizing AI and LLM where possible Proactively engage with subject matter experts to monitor changes in tax and regulatory requirements, market trends and capital-efficient trading structures Work alongside Business Development and Relationship Management teams to provide portfolio revenue estimates, sales and marketing pitches Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to promote the agency lending platform What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role Strong problem‑solving, analytical and technical capability Solid understanding of financial resources, including RWA Ability to interpret and extract insights from large data sets Clear and effective verbal and written communication High attention to detail and accuracy Self‑motivated, curious, and proactive in developing ideas and skills Strong prioritization skills and adaptability in fast‑moving environments Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple initiatives Creative mindset with the ability to improve processes and drive meaningful change Ability to navigate securities lending contracts (e.g., GMSLA, MSLA) and proactively identify, escalate and mitigate risk Education & Preferred Qualifications Minimum 5 years' experience as a Securities Finance Trader from an Agency Lending or Principal background A strong understanding of securities lending trading dynamics, market structure, regulation, and technology A solid grasp of bank capital, liquidity, and leverage constraints and how they impact securities finance businesses Quantitative skills to manipulate large datasets and deliver meaningful and actionable outputs Ability in VBA, SQL, Python or equivalent programming language is an advantage, although not a requirement Additional requirements Limited EMEA travel may be 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. 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