Financing Solutions, Prime Services - Senior Associate

Who we are looking for: Looking for Investment Banking professionals who understand Agency/Agency/Principal lending business with working experience in Collateral Management, Mark to Market and Trade settlements process. Why this role is important to us  The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Markets (SSGM). 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 The team you will be joining is a part of MFO (Markets and Financing Operations) which provides Agency and principal lending services to the biggest asset managers in the world (governments, institutions and financial advisors). Our array of offerings includes Custodial, Security financing (Lending/Borrowing) and post settlement services. Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for. What you will be responsible for: As Financing Solutions, Prime Services - Senior Associate, you will Performs several or all the following duties based on assigned desk (domestic, international) and/or product(s):  Processes high volume of international loans, borrows, loan returns, borrow returns and mark to markets daily adhering to established procedures and controls; executes cash movements daily; monitors and resolves pending and failing transactions. Interacts with traders, client management, fund group(s) and counterparts regarding international trade settlements and cash movements Execute instructions to receive or deliver securities from counterparties. Confirms end-of-day re-pricing and money movements with counterparts.  Reviews contract compare records to validate positions with each counterparty. Assists business area with inquiries pertaining to transactional activity; coordinates response with traders, corporate actions staff and other internal teams.  Ensure timely resolution of counterparty issues including pricing problems, quantities of loans and borrows, etc.  while keeping management informed of any potential issues. Identifies and analyzes operations risks related to current and potential business and recommends procedural changes/improvements as needed Runs and logs critical reports to the balance sheet and provides relevant parties with appropriate report statistics. Completes special projects as assigned; provides assistance to operational process improvement efforts What we value:  These skills will help you succeed in this role: •       Strong knowledge of Agency/Principal Security lending business •       Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills •       Deadline and detail oriented