12-month Internship Program: Portfolio Solutions team in London

Purpose of Role:

The Portfolio Solutions team is the division at State Street that offers Agency Trading products for clients. It is part of our State Street Markets organization. It comprises of our Outsourced Trading businesses and the Currency Management team which currently services in excess $300 Billion in assets under management for approx. 90 clients globally with significant global presence. The team services a distinct group of clients, predominately the large mutual / managed fund segment.

As such, we are expanding the reach of our client and account servicing efforts and are looking for a UK intern to assist the Sales, Product Specialist, Trading and Operations teams.

The role will have a very marked operational and account servicing connotation but will also allow for ample exposure to clients, portfolio management techniques, product design and strategy design in general.

Our 12-month Intern Program is designed for the high potential students, like you, into our most impactful roles preparing you for future success. From day one you will be exploring collaborative and dynamic environment company culture and you will receive:

• A structured learning and development program, specific job-related trainings, professional
• development and soft skills trainings
• A buddy who can offer you their experience, knowledge and guidance throughout your internship.
• Dedicated networking events for the Interns
• Leadership and business-related sessions with Senior Management
• Possibility to grow your professional network by joining an Employee Committees include: Professional PWN, Families Network, Disability & Inclusion Network, Pride & Friends Network, Environmental Sustainability Network

Program dates: 22nd June 2026 – 21st June 2027

You must be available to participate in the program in person, starting from day one and for its full duration and you are required to work from the office 4 days a week.

Main Responsibilities:

• Servicing existing clients on a day-to-day basis, assisting with sales efforts and support, completing operational set-ups and managing ad hoc projects.
• Providing day-to-day support to our global client base, addressing queries and resolving critical issues.
• Interacting with operating teams including SSM Trade support, SSM Onboarding, Custody, Fund accounting and Transfer agents, both internal and external.
• Interacting with management locally and globally
• The role will entail some project management and coordination across multiple teams within Markets but also within the administrative arm of State Street.

What we value

Skills and Experience -

• Solid understanding of Fund Accounts /Custody/ Transfer agent operations
• Attention to detail
• Interest in developing an operational background and/or experience in this space
• Coding Skills a plus
• Confident self-starter who can work under pressure, using their own initiative and with the drive to work to aggressive deadlines and to see tasks through to completion
• Ability to navigate multiple stakeholders across different levels of seniority
• Ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities
• Proficiency on Microsoft Office (inc. Excel) and other similar tools

Required Competencies -

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with the ability to become a trusted advisor to key stakeholders and build consensus in a large and complex organization
• Strategic and systematic thinker with the ability to execute
• Ability to proactively prioritize workload and manage own time effectively
• Professional individual with a collegiate working manner
• Willingness to raise and address issues and support a rapidly growing business
• Ability to work under pressure

Education

• A minimum 2.1 honours degree or equivalent (predicted)
• Undergraduates in the penultimate year of degree in one of the following areas: Economics, Finance, or Mathematics
• To apply you must be an undergraduate who is eligible to work in the UK and able to start your placement in early June 2026 and remain in the position for 12 months. You must be intending to return to university to finish your degree after the placement.

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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