12-month Internship Program: Financing Solutions Client Management & Business Development team

Job Description

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Sales & Client Management team looking after our Repo, Agency Lending and Prime Brokerage businesses. State Street’s European presence in securities lending is long-standing. In that time, we have built a long and enviable list of clients, spanning the very top tier of asset owners, pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign entities, and alternative clients.  This individual will have a role to support our clients’ daily servicing needs in the financing products as well as supporting the Sales team with various tasks. As such, ensuring that our client-facing organization operates smoothly and delivering for our clients is of paramount importance. 

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Markets (SSGM). When owners and managers of institutional assets need research, trading, securities lending and innovative portfolio strategies, they turn to SSGM business unit. As our investment research and trading arm, SSGM’s number one goal is to enhance and preserve our clients’ portfolio values by applying technology, optimizing trading, and linking asset classes and markets across the world.

Join us if making your mark in the capital markets industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

Our 12-month Intern Program is designed for the high potential students, like you, into our most impactful roles preparing you for future success. From day one you will be exploring collaborative and dynamic environment company culture and you will receive:

• A structured learning and development program, specific job-related trainings, professional

• development and soft skills trainings

• A buddy who can offer you their experience, knowledge and guidance throughout your internship.

• Dedicated networking events for the Interns

• Leadership and business-related sessions with Senior Management

• Possibility to grow your professional network by joining an Employee Committees include: Professional PWN, Families Network, Disability & Inclusion Network, Pride & Friends Network, Environmental Sustainability Network

Program dates: 22nd June 2026 – 21st June 2027

You must be available to participate in the program in person, starting from day one and for its full duration and you are required to work from the office 4 days a week.

What you will be responsible for

• Perform all necessary administrative tasks to support client activity in Repo, Agency Lending and Prime Brokerage (including pipeline tracking, meeting minutes, pitchbook updates)

• Support the relationship managers and sales teams within Financing Solutions to create a seamless onboarding and servicing model, including creation of presentations, improving reporting, and managing daily client activities

• Work with key internal stakeholders to grow our existing relationships, optimize revenue and improve client satisfaction

• Interact with clients to manage queries and escalate issues professionally and in a timely manner

• Coordinate across Asset Services and other State Street divisions to support execution of strategic RFPs and pricing decisions, including driving change to improve these processes

• Provide the Sales and RM teams with support in the completion of the revenue estimate & pricing model processes

• Assist the team in planning and organization of marketing, events and conferences.

• Support relationship managers in ensuring accurate and complete static data on systems at all times. Ensure any changes are made in a timely manner.

• Understand securities lending market dynamics, anticipate any potential client impact, engage with and manage clients accordingly.

• Coordinate any other project work on behalf of the team, liaising with any other teams where necessary.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Knowledge of Repo, Agency Lending, and Prime Brokerage.

• Experience working with sales and operations teams to optimize revenue and client satisfaction a benefit

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Highly analytical who can innovate solutions and processes

• Knowledge of short-term investment and financing markets.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast – paced, front office environment

Additional requirements

• Good interpersonal skills

• Clear and effective communication is essential – excellent speaking and writing skills are a must

• Ability of fostering strong internal and external relationships

• Highly organized and strong analytical capability

• Ability to work to deadlines

• Strong sense of client ownership and responsibility

• Ability to drive growth

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum 2.1 honours degree or equivalent (predicted)

• Undergraduate students: degree in Economics, Finance, or Mathematics

• To apply you must be an undergraduate who is eligible to work in the UK and able to start your placement in early June 2026 and remain in the position for 12 months. You must be intending to return to university to finish your degree after the placement.

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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