Front Office Trading Services, FX/FS, Sr. Associate
State Street, Boston, MA, United States
Job Title: Front Office Trading Services, FX/FS, Sr. 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, and in-office presence is required.
Required Skills
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
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
Monitor SSM’s trading systems and address/resolve issues with appropriate escalations
Cancelling, modifying, and rebooking trades (post-execution)
Support 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 on queries relating to the onboarding 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 experience 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
Salary Range
$52,000 - $87,880 Annual. The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Benefits
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: a 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Job Application Disclosure
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Job ID: R-785713
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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, and in-office presence is required.
Required Skills
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
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
Monitor SSM’s trading systems and address/resolve issues with appropriate escalations
Cancelling, modifying, and rebooking trades (post-execution)
Support 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 on queries relating to the onboarding 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 experience 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
Salary Range
$52,000 - $87,880 Annual. The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Benefits
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: a 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Job Application Disclosure
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Job ID: R-785713
#J-18808-Ljbffr