Who we are looking for
As part of the Investor Relations (IR) team, you'll be acting as a trusted internal adviser to senior management of the bank, delivering insightful feedback on business performance in the context of the broader financial market. You'll play an integral role in supporting the Global Head of IR, the wider IR team and State Street executives in preparing for quarterly earnings as well as industry investor conferences and meetings. You will have responsibilities including financial modeling of State Street, consensus aggregation and analysis, and the generation of timely market intelligence and surveillance. The position will work closely with executive management and business unit leaders and coordinate efforts across multiple corporate functions, including Legal, SEC Reporting and Finance. The position requires significant attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, an analytical mindset, an understanding of corporate finance and a demonstrated ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
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Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on IR to help them better understand State Street's financial performance, strategy and valuation.
What you will be responsible for
As an Investor Relations Vice President you will:
- Attend internal meetings with executive management (CEO, CFO, business unit leads, etc.) to better understand the financial and strategic impact of management actions
- Assist in the development, preparation and management of complex documents such as earnings releases, management scripting and executive Q&A, as well as presentation materials as required
- Help to create clear and transparent communications regarding the company's vision and strategy for delivering shareholder value
- Keep shareholders knowledgeable of State Street's financials, operations and prospects for growth
- Analyze sell-side analyst models in detail and understand street expectations to inform message refinement at quarterly earnings and other Regulation FD events
- Gather competitive intelligence through research efforts and collaboration with other areas of the firm; develop a system to house competitive data and create a dashboard to allow executives access to competitive information quarterly and on as needed basis
- Provide analysis and insights to the State Street team on the company's competitive position (actual and perceived), strategic advantages, threats and opportunities quarterly and on an as needed basis
- Direct and gather the collection of information and insights from quarterly earnings reports, conference presentations and other events, and prepare summary reports for the management team on a quarterly and as-needed basis.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Outstanding financial and investment analysis skills, oral and written communication skills, and presentation ability
- A clear and thorough understanding of the financial modeling techniques used by security analysts to project a company's operating and financial performance and the resulting value for its stock
- A highly ethical individual with a clear and thorough understanding of Regulation FD and all applicable securities rules and regulations is imperative. Must also adhere to all State Street compliance procedures and internal operations risk controls in accordance with all regulatory standards, requirements and policies
- An in-depth understanding of the financial and capital markets and the ability to establish new relationships quickly, both internally and externally
- Strong interpersonal skills; a highly collaborative team player; a strategic thinker; superior intellect; and an outstanding ability to communicate using these qualities and skills
- Leads his or her own career development
- Remains current on economic, political, regulatory, financial industry regulations, stock market outlook and other topics important to the operations of State Street
- Quick study and ability to learn, in depth, the company's leaders, strategies, operating units/operations, technologies and financial performance expectations
- An energetic, efficient, flexible and resourceful team player, self-starter and individual contributor with a sense of urgency and an insatiable appetite to learn
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of 8 years of experience within the following areas: Investor Relations, equity or credit buy-side or sell-side research, corporate finance, or investment banking with a focus on financials
- A high level of numeracy with a detailed knowledge of bank financial analysis and valuation techniques
- CFA or equivalent qualification highly preferable
- Proven success of being able to work independently with an owner's mindset, while also being an energetic and collaborative team player with a proactive can-do attitude
- Demonstrate high attention to details and adapt quickly to work in a fast-paced environment
- An uncompromising ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise sound judgment and the highest level of discretion in handling material non-public information
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with the ability to be a credible adviser to senior stakeholders
- Ability to develop an excellent network of relationships within an organization
- Strong presentation skills, with detailed knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel
About State Street
What we do. 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.
Work, Live and Grow. 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.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. 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.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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Salary Range:
$110,000 - $185,000 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.
Job Application Disclosure:
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.
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