Junior Multi-Asset Trader, AVP - State Street Investment Management - State Street Corporation [...]

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in London is seeking a junior trader to join their multi-asset trading desk. The role involves trading derivatives, cash equity, and currency, while ensuring the quality and accuracy of trade executions. Candidates should have at least 2 years of financial industry experience and ideally possess qualifications like IMC or CFA. This position offers the chance for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Paid volunteer days

Flexible work-life support

Inclusive development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years previous financial industry experience required.
• Trade support/post-trade/operational experience strongly desirable, especially with a derivatives (swaps) focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage to global Portfolio Management teams.
• Responsible for ensuring execution quality and accuracy.
• Engage and communicate with executing brokers.

Skills

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

IMC / IAQ / CFA qualifications

Tools

Charles River (CRD)

Bloomberg

Job description

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Job Description

Purpose of the Role

The State Street Investment Management Global Trading team is a multi-asset trading desk that has been developed to meet the varied requirements that many of our clients demand. We are looking to expand the team with this hire of a junior trader. In time, you will be responsible for trading Derivatives (including Swaps, Futures and Options), Cash Equity, Currency and ETFs. You will be a member of the London based trading team, working closely with other traders located in Boston and Hong Kong.

This is very much a multi-asset trading role which offers a fantastic opportunity for a bright operations individual to move into a front office role and learn to trade for a wide range of investment teams.

Specific Duties

• Provide coverage to the global Portfolio Management teams trading Derivatives (including Swaps, Futures and Options), Cash Equity, Currency and ETFs.
• Responsible for ensuring execution quality, accuracy and timely execution of trades.
• Assist in the ongoing development of trading capabilities and review of Transaction Cost Analysis.
• Engage and communicate with executing brokers to gather market information.
• Add instrument expertise as business requirements dictate.
• Disseminate trade ideas, market news and commentary.
• Understand markets, market forces, managing risk and market structure.
• Maintain the highest standards of conduct and integrity within the business and ensure compliance with industry practice, company policies, statute and regulatory requirements in all matters.
• Ensure close cooperation with support and oversight functions such as Portfolio Management, IT, Risk, Operations, Legal, Sales and Compliance.

Technical and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years previous financial industry experience required.
• Trade support/post-trade/operational experience strongly desirable, especially with a derivatives (swaps) focus.
• Experience with Charles River (CRD) and Bloomberg an advantage.
• IMC / IAQ / CFA qualifications a positive.

Required Competencies

• Team oriented and flexible approach to work as the demands of the role dictates.
• Attention to detail is crucial.
• Ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.

About State Street Investment Management

As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Investment Management has served the world's governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk‑aware approach built on research, analysis and market‑tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost‑effective solutions. As a result, we have become one of the world's largest asset managers with trillions of dollars under our care.

We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. Our promise to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company values. It’s also part of our commitment to development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You'll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to creed, color, ancestry, genetic information, 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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