FX Sales - Alternatives, Assistant Vice President

State Street•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Alternatives FX Sales team within SSGM and will have primary responsibility to distribute a diverse range of FX products and research to institutional investors. The role will require developing and maintaining client relationships, providing daily FX coverage, academic research, innovative eFX solutions, and competitive pricing and execution across G10 and EM. The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Markets. 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.

Requirements

Understanding of foreign exchange and interest rate derivative trading products and the application to asset managers, hedge funds and alternative managers.
Detailed understanding of the regulatory environment and market structure.
Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries.
Self starter, with excellent communication skills.
History of strong team performance and achievement in the sales arena.
BS/BA degree required
3-5 years of experience of Front Office experience in FX or related markets
Strong interpersonal, communication skills and team orientation
Creativity, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to learn continuously

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or CFA preferred
Foreign language considered a plus

Responsibilities

Support a portfolio of institutional client FX relationships with a focus on the alternatives segment.
Prospect new clients and grow the existing franchise by leveraging State Street’s trading, research, and technology tools.
Achieve goals regarding client acquisition, volume of business, and cross sell.
Collaborate with SSM trading and strategy to deliver quantitative indicators and macro thought leadership.
Assume responsibility for new business initiatives including working with internal teams on corporate wide initiatives.
Pursue risk excellence including adhering to procedures, regulations and credit limits.
Leverage e-FX technology and data to drive effective business growth and trading volumes.

Benefits

competitive and comprehensive benefits packages
generous medical care
insurance
savings plans
flexible Work Programs
wealth of development programs
educational support
paid volunteer days
matching gift programs
access to employee networks
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
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans