Purpose of the Role:
The SSGA Global Trading team is a multi-asset trading desk that has been developed to meet the varied requirements that many of our clients demand. You will be responsible for trading Currency, Futures/Options, Cash Equity and ETFs, with significant focus on Currency trading. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years previous trading experience. You will be a member of the London Trading team, working closely with other traders located in Boston and Hong Kong. This is very much a multi-asset trading role which brings a fantastic opportunity to trade for a wide range of investment teams at SSGA. This job is located in London, UK.

Specific Duties:

• Provide coverage to the global Portfolio Management teams trading Currency, Futures/Options, Cash Equity and ETFs, with significant focus on Currency trading.
• Responsible for ensuring execution quality, accuracy and timely execution of trades.
• Assist in the ongoing development of trading capabilities and review of Transaction Cost Analysis.
• Engage and communicate with executing brokers to gather market colour.
• Add instrument expertise as business requirements dictate.
• Dissemination of trade ideas, market news and commentary.
• Solid understanding of markets, market forces, managing risk and market structure.
• Maintain the highest standards of conduct and integrity within the business and ensure compliance with industry practice, company policies, statute and regulatory requirements in all matters.
• Ensure close cooperation with support and oversight functions such as Portfolio Management, IT, Risk, Operations, Legal, Sales and Compliance.

Technical and Education Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years previous trading experience required (covering any of: Equity, Futures/Options or Currency). With Currency trading experience preferred, but not required.
• Exposure to Bloomberg an advantage.
• IMC / IAQ / CFA qualifications a positive.
• Operational experience of Currency, Futures/Options and Equity assets a positive.

Required Competencies:

• Team oriented and flexible approach to work as the demands of the role dictates.
• Attention to detail is crucial.
• Ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.

About State Street Global Advisors
As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world’s governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As a result, we have become one of the world’s largest asset managers with trillions of dollars under our care.
We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. Our promise to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company values. It’s also part of our commitment to inclusion, development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You’ll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. Join us. State Street is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

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• Provide coverage to the global Portfolio Management teams trading Currency, Futures/Options, Cash Equity and ETFs, with significant focus on Currency trading.
• Responsible for ensuring execution quality, accuracy and timely execution of trades.
• Assist in the ongoing development of trading capabilities and review of Transaction Cost Analysis.
• Engage and communicate with executing brokers to gather market colour.
• Add instrument expertise as business requirements dictate.
• Dissemination of trade ideas, market news and commentary.
• Solid understanding of markets, market forces, managing risk and market structure.
• Maintain the highest standards of conduct and integrity within the business and ensure compliance with industry practice, company policies, statute and regulatory requirements in all matters.
• Ensure close cooperation with support and oversight functions such as Portfolio Management, IT, Risk, Operations, Legal, Sales and Compliance