Private Markets, Alternatives Senior Associate
Overview
State Street is seeking a Fund Accounting Senior Associate to join the Alternatives Servicing Sector. This role involves working with Private Markets Funds and Hybrid Funds, supporting client needs and contributing to a crucial operational service for clients worldwide.
Responsibilities
* Review daily cash, position and market value reconciliations including trade capture and pricing
* Assist in the Dealing Date accounting process - providing reporting of the highest quality and accuracy in a timely manner to meet the needs of our clients
* Act as escalation point for junior staff and as the day to day contact point for clients
* Manage workflow, ensuring procedures are up-to-date, providing training to strengthen technical skills, and furthering soft skills within the team
* Work closely with colleagues in hub locations, reviewing output from fund accountants in those locations
* Work on complex financial instruments such as equities, fixed income, futures, options and swaps
* Assist in semi-annual and annual audits
* Identify unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and report/escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines
What We Value
* Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
* Problem solving abilities
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Strong communication skills and the ability to escalate where appropriate
Education & Preferred Qualifications
* Degree level at any discipline is preferred
* Prior fund accounting experience necessary
Why You Should Join Us
* Generous holiday entitlements, including additional Birthday Day Off and Paid Volunteer Days
* Hybrid work-life balance
* Inclusion, diversity and equity programmes
* Private medical insurance, health screenings, flu vaccinations and eye testing
* Employee wellbeing and mental health support
* Parental and caretaker support
* Attractive pension plan
* Life assurance and long-term disability support
* Volunteer opportunities and community involvement
* Profit sharing scheme
About State Street
State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. We provide investment servicing, data and analytics, investment research and trading, and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow
We offer a flexible work program, competitive benefits, and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility
We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and strive to create an inclusive environment. We welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. We support active community engagement and offer volunteer days and programs to help balance professional and personal life.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers
Job ID: R-777567
Job Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Financial Services, Investment Banking, and Investment Management
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