GlobalLink FX Product Sales, Vice President (Finance)

GlobalLink FX Product Sales - Relationship Manager - VP

Who we are looking for

State Street suite of electronic trading solutions known collectively as 'GlobalLink' - is an award-winning provider of high-performance trading technologies to the FX community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join the GlobalLink FX business as a member of the Product Sales team. Whilst the successful candidate will be joining a supportive team and will receive extensive training, the role is very much a 'hands on' position and they will be expected to contribute to the success and growth of these products moving forward.

The electronic trading landscape within which our businesses operate is a competitive and fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. As such, we seek a dynamic self-starter who will flourish in a challenging and varied environment.

The individual must have strong client relationship experience and experience of dealing with client initiatives as well as managing resolution of any client facing issues.

The individual needs strong analytical skills combined with knowledge of the Foreign Exchange (FX) market and will ideally have worked on FX trading platforms and post trade applications.

The individual must have superb negotiation skills and be adept at managing complex client situations.

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 us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions that are straightforward and scalable.

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

• Working with the North America team and, where appropriate, the global team to implement and monitor the GlobalLink FX client plan and successfully achieve an assigned revenue budget while contributing to the broader GlobalLink goals and initiatives.
• Forge and maintain meaningful relationships with GlobalLink FX clients, providing them with premier support and feedback.
• Establish and execute on the business development plan for existing clients while ensuring competitive threats are understood and addressed to ensure client retention.
• Display a culture of individual ownership of clients and tasks to embed a clear individual sense of accountability in performing the role.
• Drive innovation to maintain competiveness, client satisfaction and increased market share.
• Ensure that client feedback and enhancements are vetted, specified accurately, escalated as necessary and delivered into the product roadmap.
• Collaborate with other sales teams in GlobalLink to identify cross-selling opportunities, adhere to best practices and ensure coordinated communication is delivered to clients. Maintain effective and productive relationships across the product groups.
• Risk Excellence. Operate in compliance with internal and external regulations and make sure that escalation procedures are followed. Be mindful of the risk excellence culture at all times.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Understanding of Front Office, Middle Office and Back Office trading functions.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills.
• Strong client relationship background and top level negotiation skills.
• Experience in developing senior level relationships
• Inclusion mindset.
• Experience in Foreign Exchange or related markets desirable.
• Knowledge of market regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the sales process including pitching, fee negotiations, legal contracts and on-boarding.
• Excellent communicator at all levels with external clients and service providers.
• Prior experience within trading solutions/technology sales.
• Competitive and driven approach but must be a team player.
• Excellent relationship management skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive new initiatives and ideas forward.
• Technical account management skills including knowledge of FIX messaging protocol.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Degree level
• Experience of FX markets
• Experience of FX trading platforms

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:
$115,000 - $190,000 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.

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