Who we are looking for:

The Client Impact Thought Leadership team is looking for candidates who are completing their first year of graduate school looking for experience in conducting research and creating thought leadership contents in global macro and sustainability topics. During the course of the 10-week program,  Ability to conduct robust empirical analysis on macroeconomics, financial, and sustainability data, having excellent writing skills and ability to summarize complex concepts and information will be important. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for:

Work with team members in researching issues in global macro and sustainability space.

Perform literature survey in an effective manner and create short summaries for reviews

Coordinate data analysis with diverse global teams

Write drafts of blogs and working papers on topics of critical global macro relevance

Present thought-leadership work in internal meetings

Engage with content teams and help create content for publication in different media avenue

Engage in brain-storming of new ideas in macro and sustainability space

Help organize internal research seminars

What we value:

Good econometric and quantitative skills and data analytics

Strong communication and writing skills

Ability to summarize complex requirements and information and distill that into digestible key points

Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to execute independently and also maintain strong team orientation

Ability to deliver against specific requirement in a timely fashion

Interest in global macro and sustainability issues

Demonstrated computer proficiency, including advanced knowledge of MS Excel, and econometric/statistical software such as R well as problem solving and analytical skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

Enrollment in a graduate program in Economics, Finance, or Environmental Engineering.

Certifications: Candidates pursuing FRM (Financial Risk Manager by GARP) / CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) / CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment) are preferred.

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 are making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we have 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.  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.

Salary Range:

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:

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