Markets Senior Quantitative Analyst Vice President

Overview

State Street Markets ("SSM") is looking for a Vice President to join the SSM Model Risk team in Boston. SSM Model Risk team provides solutions to SSM business units, including Financing Solutions, FX Sales & Trading, Portfolio Solutions, Global Link, State Street Associates, and SSM Market Surveillance, allowing business units to address Model Risk requirements from internal oversight functions and external regulators.

Responsibilities

• Development, review, and documentation of front office models within different SSM business units

• Justifying modeling assumptions and model results to internal model validation group

• Preparation and delivery of engagement status updates to key stakeholders

• Workflow management to ensure deliverables are prepared according to their timelines

• Collaborate with model owner in designing and implementing suitable and effective model ongoing monitoring plan including performance metrics, thresholds, and escalation plan

• Develop comprehensive first line of defense documentation including model development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring documents

• Work with model owners and developers on updating models to meet requirements from internal model validation group

• Work on AI and GenAI related projects

• Conduct post-implementation review of SSM proprietary trading algos, including:

• Review code and strategy changes to ensure they are in line with expectations and in compliance with FX Global Code

• Independent testing of selected key components of trading algos

• Communication with quants and developers to understand strategy changes

• Justifying modeling assumptions and model results to internal model validation group and external regulators

• Preparation and delivery of engagement status updates to key stakeholders

What We Value

• Strong understanding of quantitative analysis methods in relation to financial institutions

• Advanced programming skills in at least one supported statistical programming environment (Python, R, or MATLAB), with intermediate programming skills in VBA and other languages. Java experience is a plus

• Knowledge of financial markets (securities lending, equities and derivatives, FX or electronic trading, etc.) is a plus

• High level understanding of capital and liquidity related regulations

• A demonstrated ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to articulate ideas, analysis and complex concepts effectively to individuals from various backgrounds and ability to facilitate discussions and resolve conflicts between various stakeholders with competing interests

• Graduate degree in a quantitative discipline (Financial Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field)

• 5 to 8 years of working experience in model risk field preferred

Salary Range

$120,000 - $202,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity 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.

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Job ID: R-788755