Product Strategy Analyst, Financing Solutions - Officer

<p><b>Why this role is important to us</b></p><p>The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Markets (SSM). Financing Solutions (FS) – comprised of the Secured Financing, Prime Services, and Agency Lending business lines - provides a spectrum of financing and cash investment solutions to the buyside community. Our Product Strategy team, in alignment with business team leads, drives new product design and development critical to implementing our client-focused solution set and strategic roadmap.</p><p></p><p><b>What you will be responsible for</b></p><p>As Product Strategy Analyst, Financing Solutions -Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation and development of new products and ideating solutions for our existing clients and pipeline of new clients. The Financing Solutions Product Strategy team operates in a fast-paced environment to drive the design, development, and implementation of new or enhanced product offerings across the Financing Solutions suite of businesses. The team works hand-in-hand with Trading, Operations, Client Management, Legal, Risk, Treasury, Regulatory, Compliance and Technology functions to represent Financing Solutions’ products as subject matter experts to represent our products and development initiatives. Our business operates in a competitive market landscape, and we measure our success by the pace, quality, and number of new product implementations and enhancements that we bring to market.</p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities </b></p><ul><li><p>Drive product development efforts by collaborating with cross-functional teams to clearly define, design and implement solutions for complex initiatives</p></li><li><p>Partner with colleagues, both within and outside Financing Solutions, to identify opportunities to enhance Financing Solutions’ product set to promote efficiency, alignment to client needs, and industry trends</p></li><li><p>Serve as subject matter expert for Financing Solutions’ products to assist teams in understanding and successfully delivering products to clients</p></li><li><p>Stay abreast of industry developments</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What we value</b></p><ul><li><p>Ability to prioritize and execute multiple simultaneous priorities in defined timeframes</p></li><li><p>Intellectual curiosity and creativity combined with orientation to detail; keen ability to distil complex concepts for varied audiences  </p></li><li><p>Entrepreneurial and self-directed – operates as an owner</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Education & Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>2+ years of experience in financial services, preferably focused in the financing and funding space</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>About State Street</b></p><p><b>What we do</b>. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.</p><p><b>Work, Live and Grow.</b> We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.</p><p><b>Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility</b>. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.</p><p>State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.</p><p>Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Salary Range: </b></p>$65,000 - $113,750 Annual<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>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.</span></p><p></p><p><i>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.</i></p><p><i>For a full overview, visit </i><a target="_blank" href="https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home"><i><u>https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home</u></i></a><i>.</i></p><p></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b>About State Street</b></span></h1><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Discover more information on jobs at <a target="_blank" href="http://statestreet.com/careers">StateStreet.com/careers</a></p><p></p><p>Read our <a target="_blank" href="https://pp-cdn.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/prod/STSTGLOBAL/documents/New-1744919504565.pdf">CEO Statement</a></p><p></p><p><b><span>Job Application Disclosure:</span> </b></p><p><span>It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.</span></p>

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