About Us

Global Credit Finance (GCF) is the lending division of State Street, comprised of ~120 professionals globally.  Both very nimble and profitable, GCF’s mandate is to attract, serve and retain State Street's clients through the extension of credit, while optimizing the profitability of a diversified portfolio of loans constructed within balance sheet constraints.

GCF is comprised of five product groups including Fund Finance, Leveraged Loans, Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Lending, Stable Value Wrap and Municipal Finance. The candidate will join the Fund Finance Real Money Funds team.

The Fund Finance Real Money Funds Team

Real Money Funds sits within the Fund Finance department, which is a key driver of revenue for the division totaling $25B of commitments. The Real Money Funds team provides loans to Regulated Mutual Funds.  Many of the team’s clients are part of larger valuable relationships to State Street Bank. The team is responsible for analyzing the credit, negotiating legal documents and fostering strong client relationships.

Who we are looking for

The incoming AVP on the Boston team should possess a positive attitude and strong quantitative skills.  The successful candidate will have an ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders to assist in the underwriting of syndicated, bilateral or agented mutual fund lines of credit.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of Global Credit Finance and the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best.

What you will be responsible for

As a Real Money Funds AVP you will:

Assist account officers with the due diligence process and underwriting of Regulated Mutual Funds, with the ability to independently analyze financial statements and other information pertinent to the borrower;Work closely with senior account officers to review and negotiate legal documents;Respond to requests for information from Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), internal audit and bank examiners; maintain high responsiveness and service quality across internal constituencies;Work with Loan Operations and customers as appropriate to facilitate operational aspects of credit relationship; Demonstrate the ability to identify, prioritize and escalate critical issues to senior management; Work closely with account officers to continue to develop industry knowledge as well as underwriting and portfolio management skills, understanding of policies and procedures for credit and portfolio administration, and management of the legal documentation process; May also be relied upon to handle assigned projects.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

Demonstrated expertise in credit markets, commercial loan structuring, risk assessment, and legal documentation.Strong analytical, credit underwriting and problem-solving skills.Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.Experience in credit facility origination/underwriting.Familiarity with KYC/AML.A positive attitude, a client service mindset and high level of attention to details.Strong excel skills and prior Salesforce experience is desirable.Capability to meet tight deadlines. 

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field; MBA or CFA a plus but not requiredMinimum of 5+ years of experience in credit analysis, minimum of 2+ years of experience with legal documents and client negotiationProficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Salesforce

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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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 the 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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers.

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $142,500 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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