AVP, Front Office Credit Risk – Capital Markets

State Street; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street Markets (SSM) in Boston seeks an AVP Front Office Credit Risk Analyst to join the SSM Risk and FRM team. The role focuses on first-line credit risk across multiple business units, including FX, derivatives, and capital markets exposure.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in counterparty credit risk and a background in capital markets. The role requires strong communication skills and four days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in economics or business; advanced degree preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in counterparty credit risk.
• Formal credit training is strongly preferred.
• Professional designation (CFA, FRM) preferred but not required.
• Strong risk management and control focus.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit reviews of counterparties and prospects within each SSM business line.
• Partner with sales and relationship teams for timely credit analysis of new relationships.
• Negotiate credit terms and monitor ATEs in agreements with counterparties.
• Maintain up-to-date financial information for all counterparties.
• Participate in due diligence calls and visits; review credit utilization reports.

Skills

Counterparty credit risk

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics or business

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

State Street Markets (SSM) in Boston seeks an AVP Front Office Credit Risk Analyst to join the SSM Risk and FRM team. The role focuses on first-line credit risk across multiple business units, including FX, derivatives, and capital markets exposure.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in counterparty credit risk and a background in capital markets. The role requires strong communication skills and four days per week in the office.