Financing Solutions Agency Lending Trader, Vice President - Onsite

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Who we are looking for
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President to join our Securities Finance Agency Lending Trading team within Financing Solutions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with deep expertise in securities lending, a strong understanding of global financial markets, and a proven ability to drive business growth with risk management at its core. You are a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can build strong relationships with institutional clients, internal stakeholders, and external counterparts.
Due to the requirements of the position, the role is office-based, with limited flex-work options available.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is part of State Street Markets. As a leading provider of trading and lending solutions to the world's institutional investors, we deliver the industry's most innovative platforms, financing and portfolio solutions. Our capabilities are backed by proprietary, high-value research, insights and indicators that power clients' investment decisions, accelerate performance and help investors stay ahead of shifting markets.

Across our comprehensive set of solutions - data-driven macro market intelligence that give an information advantage; client-first platforms and tools that redefine trading; financing solutions that streamline liquidity access; and portfolio solutions designed to help achieve peak performance - we deliver a breakthrough edge to drive business success.
As one of the largest and most experienced securities financing providers in the industry, we provide investors with market-leading expertise, technology and scale to accelerate decision making and enhance performance. With a focus on innovative financing solutions, we've expanded services to support a range of agency lending, repo and prime services, helping investors access new pools of liquidity and providing competitive overnight and term cash investment financing.
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 Vice President in our Agency Lending Trading team, you will:
Respond to locates, value, price and execute securities lending transactions

Develop tools and enhance trade structures to optimize capital and returns for clients

Enhance electronic trading by contributing to the development of internal trading systems and optimizing connectivity with external platforms

Develop and manage strong relationships with clients and borrowers, third-party vendors and platform providers

Generate market colour and quantitative analysis to discuss themes with clients, internal and external stakeholders

Collaborate with IT partners to innovate and improve existing processes and workflows, utilizing AI and LLM where possible

Proactively engage with subject matter experts to monitor changes in tax and regulatory requirements, market trends and capital-efficient trading structures

Work alongside Business Development and Relationship Management teams to provide portfolio revenue estimates, sales and marketing pitches

Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to promote the agency lending platform

What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
Strong problem‑solving, analytical and technical capability

Solid understanding of financial resources, including RWA

Ability to interpret and extract insights from large data sets

Clear and effective verbal and written communication

High attention to detail and accuracy

Self‑motivated, curious, and proactive in developing ideas and skills

Strong prioritization skills and adaptability in fast‑moving environments

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple initiatives

Creative mindset with the ability to improve processes and drive meaningful change

Ability to navigate securities lending contracts (e.g., GMSLA, MSLA) and proactively identify, escalate and…