Apprentice at State Street Global Advisors (Bangalore) | Freshers

Who we are looking for

State Street Global Advisors is the asset management business of State Street Corporation, one of the world's leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, with over $5 trillion in assets under management and a heritage dating back over two centuries. Backed by the strength and stability of the State Street organization, SSGA makes continual investments in asset management and client servicing platforms, resulting in a client-focused, solutions-driven orientation. State Street IM's Investment Solutions Group (ISG) is a team of 80+ investment professionals running multi-asset class portfolios for some of the world's largest, most sophisticated investors. We skillfully manage strategies across global, tactical and strategic benchmarks, bringing a deep understanding of the myriad risk and return drivers behind each asset class to every investment decision we make.

Responsibilities

• Active involvement in developing models for medium term alpha-generation across all asset classes.
• Build an appropriate code base for implementing the fixed income total return strategies. The platform should be able to handle strategies constantly expanding in sophistication and breadth.
• Create end to end infrastructure for data gathering, data cleaning, signal generation and portfolio implementation for the strategies.
• Participate in a series of associated projects focused on advanced volatility forecasting techniques.
• Over time, the role may expand to cover other multi-asset investments.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role: strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Education and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in finance, econometrics, science/engineering or another highly quantitative subject.
• Quantitative background, ideally in econometrics or stochastic calculus.
• Knowledge in quantitative financial research and analysis; familiarity with Factset, Bloomberg and other similar providers.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Note: Quantitative skills, statistics, coding, AI, Quant.

About State Street

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 and analytics, investment research and trading and investment management to institutional clients.

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 Program to help match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

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 program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.