AI and Trading Analytics Researcher, AVP

Job Overview

The AI and Trading Analytics Researcher (Assistant Vice President) will be a member of the AI and Trading Analytics team within State Street Associates, the quantitative research division of State Street Markets. The role focuses on developing systematic trading models, alpha signals, and analytics that support Markets trading businesses such as FX and Financing Solutions, and contributes to an agentic AI platform that empowers trading and sales desks.

• Design and test quantitative models, trading analytics, and alpha signals to address specific Markets business needs.
• Work closely with SSA research experts and academic collaborators to incorporate advanced research ideas into practical internal trading analytics and models.
• Apply statistical methods and machine learning to extract insights from large financial datasets and proprietary SSA research indicators.
• Develop research code, AI-based analytical tools, and model specifications in Python, Matlab, and SQL, supporting implementation and reuse.
• Collaborate directly with traders and subject matter experts while embedded on the trading floor to prototype ideas and refine models.
• Translate research findings into internal tools, systematic indicators, and client‑facing materials.
• Communicate results clearly through written analysis and presentations for internal and external audiences.

• Advanced degree and/or proven experience in a quantitative field such as finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of work experience in investment management, investment research, data science, or a similar field involving quantitative techniques for data and analysis.
• Strong familiarity with theoretical and practical concepts in data analytics for investing, statistical analysis, time series forecasting, classical statistics, and machine learning / AI.
• Strong familiarity with concepts in investment management, asset allocation, risk management, and investment strategy design.
• Highly proficient coding skills (Python preferred) and attention to detail.
• Highly effective communication skills and ability to collaborate successfully.

Salary Range: $175,000 - $175,000 annual (location specific). The role includes comprehensive benefits such as a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, and incentive compensation eligibility.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action 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.