Global Cash Management

Global Cash Management: Portfolio Manager/Trader. Assistant Vice President (AVP), State Street Investment Management - London
We are currently looking to hire a talented and initiative-driven candidate to join our Global Cash Management team. You will join our business in a dual role as a Portfolio Manager/Trader and will be responsible for the daily management of our GBP/EUR Cash strategies. It is a complex role, offering an opportunity to be a part of a core business unit within a demanding environment. We are looking for applicants with an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in business, economics, or finance, CFA designation is a plus, who have at least 5 years of relevant experience in Cash/Money Markets portfolio management. The ideal employee has excellent analytical skills; communicates ideas clearly - both verbally and in writing; able to work in an unstructured environment under tight deadlines; enjoys working in a team environment; demonstrates integrity and inspires trust and confidence in others.
JOB SCOPE:
Responsibilities for Portfolio Manager / Trader include, but not limited to:
In a dual role, manage and trade multi-billion EUR/GBP portfolios that cover registered and private Money Market funds as well as Cash separately managed accounts (SMAs).
Experience with short term securities such as Repo, Euro Commercial Paper, Bonds, Bills, Certificates of Deposit, Asset Backed Commercial Paper.
Ensure effective management of client portfolios in line with their respective investment objectives, guidelines, and restrictions.
Ensure that the portfolio strategy operates within compliance restrictions alongside internal and external regulations.
Communicate clear investment philosophy and process, maintaining high performance goals, and returns.
Assist management with defining strategy and market opportunities, maintaining client relationships, business development and marketing.
Be an enthusiastic team member who can collaborate clearly at all levels.
Committed to investment excellence, with strong diligence and a collaborative attitude.
Ability to embrace multiple internal systems to facilitate daily management of cash funds.
Candidate will be based in our London offices.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor in Banking/Business/Economics/Finance from a recognized university or college
At least 5-10 years of relevant working experience
Strong social and people skills
Able to work in a demanding environment and handle pressure
Meticulous, resourceful, and critical individual
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Bloomberg