Who we are looking for
We are looking for entry-level candidates to join our State Street Markets (SSM) Professional Development Program (PDP). This program is a full-time TWO-YEAR career opportunity that is key to our commitment to develop diverse and junior talent and is designed to provide strategic and comprehensive training across our Sales, Trading, Financing and Platform business lines. Selected candidates are eligible to participate in minimum 4 assignments across Markets. The platform has several focus areas, sponsored by our global sales and trading teams and each assignment is designed to provide key learning and growth opportunities and foster a deeper understanding of State Street Markets.
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
A role as a State Street Markets Entry-Level Rotational – Professional Development Program, Senior Associate will include
An intensive State Street Markets orientation at our offices
3 to 6-month assignments designed to accelerate the development of critical Markets knowledge, skills and experience
Access to training courses on financial markets, sponsorship for CFA and essential business skills will be provided
Exposure to senior management and a support network of mentors at all management levels
What we value
In this role, you will partner regularly with Markets business teams, providing support for key centrally managed initiatives. This includes delivering data-driven insights and trend analysis, contributing to product development efforts, coordinating strategic and ad hoc projects, and supporting business leadership on day-to-day priorities.
The candidate will be intellectually curious and have an enthusiasm for learning and developing; be self-motivated, adaptable and willing to take on new challenges; and should expect to develop, or further enhance, the following skills:
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and willingness to ask tough questions
Sound judgment and business sense
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Keen interest in global financial markets
High drive to succeed
Superior work ethic
Education & Preferred Qualifications
An undergraduate degree, other relevant qualifications (e.g. CFA) or significant work experience
Foundational understanding of financial markets, asset classes, and the role of financial institutions in the global economy, and ideally first experiences from internships
Proven ability to work in a dynamic, fluid, fast-paced, high-energy environment
Strong passion for learning and commitment to career development
Excellent verbal and written skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills are required to work in our collegial, collaborative environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, working knowledge of MS Power Automate, MS Power Apps, Power BI is considered a plus
Candidates must be able to work on a full-time basis from July 2027
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.
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