Securities Finance Operations Specialist, Officer

**Who we are looking for**

State Street Global Markets is the investment research and trading arm of the bank. It provides specialized research, foreign exchange services, trading, securities lending and innovative portfolio strategies to owners and managers of institutional assets. Our goal is to enhance and preserve portfolio values for our clients through original flow-based research, proprietary portfolio and risk management technologies, trading optimization and global connectivity.

This role would provide an opportunity for building knowledge of the bigger picture of Global Markets and its functions in the Asia Pacific region.

This role supports the Securities Finance business for both Agency Lending and Enhanced Custody Management. It entails the booking and monitoring of loans and returns, collateral management functions, client financing and sell coverage.

**Why this role is important to us**

Join us if making your mark in the capital markets industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

**What you will be responsible for**

As Securities Finance Operations Specialist, Officer you will
- Assist in ensuring that all stock loan transactions have been correctly processed. Identify any discrepancies while working with front office and external brokers for resolution.
- Manage cash exposures with external brokers and provide daily client financing forecasts.
- Maintain non-cash exposure levels with external brokers
- Monitor Asian market client sells for the global books, assisting in the recalling and returning of lent shares for the purpose of settling client sells in a timely manner.
- Ensure all internal procedures and controls are adhered to, with a full understanding of corporate risk policy and standard operating procedures
- Support the team with the completion of ad-hoc tasks
- Work with the Offshore teams to facilitate settlement and to resolve issues in a timely manner
- Ensure errors and SSGM’s exposure to financial losses are minimised
- Respond promptly to external client and internal stakeholder concerns, needs and requests
- Ensure all agreed deliverables and standards are met, participate in the resolution of problems as required
- Supporting the Asia trading desk in HK and Sydney.

**What we value**

These skills will help you succeed in this role
- Excellent communication skills, with a focus on client service
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills required
- Solid understanding of operational risk and client documentation
- Ability to work well under pressure

**Education & Preferred Qualifications**
- Work experience within a banking operations environment
- Exposure to Securities Finance and/or collateral management
- Minimum 3 years of business/technical experience
- Previous experience of custodial environment with particular exposure to Asia Pacific Markets
- Ability to organise and prioritise duties with a strong attention to detail and understanding of risk
- Excellent communication skills, with a focus on client service
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills required
- Solid understanding of operational risk and client documentation
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Flexible approach to work hours

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

**About State Street**

**What we do.** State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

**Work, Live and Grow.** We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.