State Street
Alpha Professional Development Program - Entry level- London July 2027
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Who We Are Looking For
State Street Corporation’s Alpha’s Professional Development Program is a leadership program designed to develop entry-level employees within State Street Alpha. Over the course of two years, the incumbent will be given 4 rotational assignments with a 6-month duration each. The rotational program is designed to provide key learning and growth opportunities within participating Alpha business lines or functional teams, along with a deeper understanding of State Street Alpha. The program extends over 24 months and incorporates specific training, professional development, and assignments across a variety of Alpha business units.
Participants are placed in our most meaningful and critical roles across the Alpha organization.
Successful program participants will be placed into permanent roles within State Street Alpha upon completion of two years in the development program where the collective knowledge, skills, and experience gained through the program can be applied.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of a global, cross-divisional group supporting State Street Alpha. State Street Alpha redefines the common definition of ‘Alpha’ to mean powering better performance and outcomes at every point on the investment lifecycle and is the first open platform from a single provider that connects the front, middle, and back office. It harmonizes data, technology, and services across trusted providers to help our clients better manage their businesses. Join us in making your mark in an ever-changing, increasingly complex, and competitive industry is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for as an ALPHA Officer
- Intensive orientation and training at our offices in Boston, which includes development of State Street business and financial acumen, soft-skills trainings, and case studies.
- Multiple cross-functional and cross-business job assignments designed to accelerate the development of critical industry knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Access to training courses on Alpha and essential business skills
Our roles may offer any combination of assignments that may involve activities such as those noted below.
- Project management
- Operational and technology data gathering, data configuration, data mapping, and data analysis
- Development of procedures and rollout
- Development and communication of strategies, processes, innovative technology, client progress, client reference materials, financial reports, project/program information
- May include client/strategic partner interaction
- Assisting with client onboarding and implementation activities, gathering/assessing data, facilitating broad divisional progress monitoring and reporting
- Financial analysis, modeling, and reporting
- Enhancement efforts related to our technical and procedural infrastructure, business analysis, planning, and execution
- Evaluating competitor and prospective partner market data and assisting with strategies to recommend and implement partnerships and/or upgrade our infrastructure
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What We Value
- Agile, initiative-takers that want to become a long-term team member and grow as part of the Alpha division’s growth and successes
- Appreciate the opportunity to rotate in four roles within 2 years while also being provided with professional development training and networking opportunities
- Change management and innovative mindsets
- Upcoming leaders that are organized, strong communicators, agile, and interested in learning while growing and reaping the opportunities of a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and successful business environment
- Demonstrated leadership, ability to engage others and drive successful results
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
- Service-oriented with a client focus
- Strong financial acumen
- Enthusiasm for learning and commitment to career development
- Ability to work independently while also adopting a collaborative approach to achieving results
- Ability to communicate cross-functionally to support technical and operational concepts
- Demonstrated problem solving
- Project management skills and/or certification preferred but not required
- Takes initiatives
Soft Skills Preferred But Not Required
- Jira/Confluence
- Visio
- PowerPoint
- Power BI
- Tableau Reader
- Excel
- Project Management
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Graduating no later than the spring of 2026
- B.S. Degree in any of the following areas: Business Management, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, and/or similar
- This position is based in London
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. 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 benefits. You will 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.
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Inclusion, Diversity, and Social Responsibility. We genuinely 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.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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