State Street · 2 weeks ago
Fund Accounting, Officer
Kansas City, Missouri
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$60K/yr - $101K/yr
5+ years expState Street is one of the largest custodian banks and asset managers in the world, and they are seeking a Fund Accounting Officer to manage a functional team within Fund Accounting. The role involves overseeing daily operations, resolving client inquiries, and implementing best practices while ensuring the delivery of high-quality service to clients.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Be responsible for the day to day management of a functional team(s) within Fund Accounting
Be Responsible for performing assigned, complex daily operations and processes
Act as primary contact and escalation point for operational issues
Receive and resolve inquiries from client, Client Management, COEs, BU Shared Services and BU Client Service and ensure timely resolution
Manage and escalate issues related to BU SS and CoEs
Maintain and monitor open items, issues, logs, project lists
Manage daily service delivery through Fund Accounting Staff
Address custom client requests; manage production activities of Fund Accountants 1, 2 and Senior Associates
Coordinate the implementation of new funds, systems and processes. Assist with client conversions and other client projects
Identify and implement consistent operational best practices
Manage report card data collection and production
Assist with compliance/fiduciary reviews and audits
Train client on using SS interfaces (i.e. myss.com, eHorizon, etc.)
Train, develop and motivate new staff. Complete performance appraisals
Provide technical expertise to resolve daily problems
Serve on committees. Help define and implement new company initiatives
Perform annual risk assessments for customer accounts and alert VP of any changes that may increase State Street risk
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
Required
Equivalent to Bachelor's degree with business related coursework
5 years of related experience in custody, fund accounting, derivatives, corporate actions and/or pricing, part of which must have been in a management or supervisory capacity
Knowledge of financial securities markets, language and products as well as legal and regulatory requirements
Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications, and spreadsheet proficiency
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize assignments under tight deadlines
Solid understanding of operational functions within fund accounting
Ability to provide technical expertise to resolve daily problems
Ability to develop business relationships within and outside of organization
Decision making skills
Excellent leadership and motivational skills
Flexibility to adapt to changes in the EMEA environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both verbal and written forms
Attention to detail and organization
Preferred
B.S. in business related field
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
State Street offers a range of financial services, including investment management, research and trading, as well as asset management.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.05B2025-10-23Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-02-06Post Ipo Equity· $750M
Leadership Team
Ronald O'Hanley
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
R
Renee LaRoche-Morris
Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff to the COO; Head of CAO Services
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