Securities Finance: Agency Lending - International Trading, Assistant Vice President

Securities Finance: Agency Lending – International Trading Assistant Vice President – Boston, Massachusetts State Street’s Agency Lending team is a global leader in Securities Finance and a flagship product within our Global Markets business. We deliver innovative financing solutions in a ~$3.97 trillion industry that supports liquidity across global financial markets. We generate over $1.2 billion in annualized revenue for more than 225 institutional clients, including some of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, and pension funds. These clients entrust us with over $6 trillion in lendable inventory. Our trading desks operate globally and engage with a broad range of counterparties across multiple lending markets. Who We’re Looking For We are seeking a driven and analytical Assistant Vice President to join our International Trading team in Boston. This role is suited to an individual who is looking to build on strong foundational trading experience and take the next step in ownership and responsibility. You will play a key role in day‑to‑day trading activity while continuing to deepen your expertise across securities lending products, global markets, and trading strategies. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ownership mindset, strong intellectual curiosity, analytical capability, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external counterparties. What You’ll Be Doing Execute securities lending transactions across international equity markets Analyze supply/demand dynamics, collateral considerations, and funding impacts to optimize trade outcomes Support management of trading books, including inventory utilization, pricing, and lifecycle events Analyze data to identify trading opportunities and enhance execution strategies Develop or enhance analytical tools using Python, SQL, and artificial intelligence (AI) tools Identify opportunities to improve trading efficiency, automation, and scalability Build relationships with counterparties and internal stakeholders Partner with ALM, Risk, Operations, Legal, and Technology teams Identify and elevate risks appropriately to minimize potential losses Contribute to a collaborative and high‑performing team environment What Success Looks Like Acts as a key day‑to‑day contributor across trading activity and client interactions Demonstrates strong understanding of financial resource and collateral management Effectively evaluates trade value across supply, demand, term, and funding considerations Takes ownership of initiatives and delivers results with limited oversight Continues to develop subject‑matter expertise across products and markets Qualifications 2–3 years of relevant experience within securities finance, trading, or financial markets Strong understanding of financial markets; securities lending experience preferred Experience with analytical or programming tools such as Databricks, Python, SQL, QlikView, or VBA Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, STEM, or related discipline What We Offer Competitive compensation and discretionary bonus Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement programs Access to global learning and development resources Exposure to a global trading platform and cross‑functional collaboration Clear career progression within Securities Finance and Global Markets Salary Range $135,000 - $135,000 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. Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes our 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. For a full overview, visit 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 ID: R-792335 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State Street