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

Securities Finance:
Agency Lending – International Trading Assistant Vice President – Boston, Massachusetts Who We Are 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 counter parties across multiple lending markets.

Our traders drive client outcomes by combining market intelligence, data analytics, and technology to price and manage transactions across the full trade lifecycle. The intersection of manual trading expertise and algorithmic execution is central to how we generate alpha for clients.

The International Trading team operates across global markets, managing borrower relationships and optimizing collateral and balance sheet usage in a multi-regional environment.

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 counter parties.

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 counter parties and internal stakeholders

Partner with ALM, Risk, Operations, Legal, and Technology teams

Identify and escalate 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

Qualifications2-3 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, Qlik View, or VBAStrong 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…