Fund Accounting, Senior Associate jobs in United States
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State Street · 2 days ago

Fund Accounting, Senior Associate

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. In the Fund Accounting, Senior Associate role, you will deliver high-quality services to clients while ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal standards. You will collaborate with team members and other business units to resolve issues and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

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Responsibilities

Display and provide expertise in functional and technical knowledge across multiple disciplines, attending training as required
Promote and complete all activities in line with internal standards (SOPS, Job Aids, etc.)
Proactively share and promote new ideas to support process improvements and changes to team processed
Respond in a timely manner to internal/external issues and queries
Accountable for quality, accuracy and timeliness of results
Estimate personnel needs, assign work, oversee short-term deliverables, coordinate workflows
Ensure team is achieving accuracy and meeting pre-determined deadlines
Deliver training and coaching to staff
Lead/collaborate with others to drive success of team/department/organization
Proactively share and promote new ideas to support process improvements and changes to team processes
Manage own professional development, manager own performance through engaging in the PPR process and attending relevant training
Effective messaging and communication
Apply the “risk” escalation chain matching the context/policy to appropriate people
During the course of normal day to day operation, be responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures
Other duties as assigned
Hours are 9 am – 6 pm, Monday through Friday, with an international holiday schedule

Qualification

Fund accounting experienceAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsFinancial productsOrganizational skillsTime management skillsTrainingCoachingProcess improvementClient relationship buildingDesktop software proficiencyInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationDetail-orientedTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience and a focus in Finance, Accounting, or related field
2-4 years related custody and/or fund accounting experience
Must have analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be detail oriented and deadline driven
Strong organizational skills and time management skills (ability to prioritize)
Good interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Adhere to company policies and guidelines
Build strong relationships with global teams and international clients
Display and provide expertise in functional and technical knowledge across multiple disciplines, attending training as required
Promote and complete all activities in line with internal standards (SOPS, Job Aids, etc.)
Proactively share and promote new ideas to support process improvements and changes to team processed
Respond in a timely manner to internal/external issues and queries
Accountable for quality, accuracy and timeliness of results
Estimate personnel needs, assign work, oversee short-term deliverables, coordinate workflows
Ensure team is achieving accuracy and meeting pre-determined deadlines
Deliver training and coaching to staff
Lead/collaborate with others to drive success of team/department/organization
Manage own professional development, manager own performance through engaging in the PPR process and attending relevant training
Effective messaging and communication
Apply the “risk” escalation chain matching the context/policy to appropriate people
During the course of normal day to day operation, be responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures

Preferred

Knowledge of financial products
Computer proficient including working knowledge of desktop software applications (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.)

Benefits

401K with company match
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
Paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
Paid volunteer days

Company

State Street

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State Street offers a range of financial services, including investment management, research and trading, as well as asset management.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$12.05B
2025-10-23Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-02-06Post Ipo Equity· $750M

Leadership Team

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Ronald O'Hanley
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Renee LaRoche-Morris
Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff to the COO; Head of CAO Services
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