Valuation Oversight Senior Manager - State Street Global Advisors, Officer (Hybrid)

Who we are looking for

SSGA’s Global Funds Management (“GFM”) team drives sound fund oversight programs across SSGA’s funds and services. GFM’s Valuation Oversight Team is looking for a Valuation Oversight Manager who will act as a local Subject Matter Expert (“SME”) on securities valuation and manage staff on the team as they carry out daily procedures & controls related to securities valuation oversight. The team that you will be joining oversees the valuation of securities for various funds and accounts based out of North America with diverse fund and umbrella structures. The candidate will be responsible for various operational tasks and support and also guiding/managing the team to meet our goals and report progress to senior managers.

It is a Hybrid role requiring weekly office presence.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the biggest asset managers in the world, that provides services to the world’s governments, institutions and financial advisors across the globe. With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions and styles. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.

Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Valuation Oversight Manager, you will:

• Lead and coach the junior staff on assigned activities; Work on daily allocation of activities, reviews and handover checklists
• Develop as an SME and act as key contact to resolve exception and queries
• Perform and/or review daily/weekly/monthly procedures & controls monitoring the prices utilized for securities held in the funds; controls include comparing security prices to trade data, comparing security prices to alternative sources, research stale prices, etc.
• Summarize results of procedures & controls, and assist in the preparation of materials presented to the Valuation Committee and Fund Boards of Trustees
• Maintain valuation oversight procedures and recommend changes/improvements as appropriate
• Stay up to date on current market developments and industry standards
• Maintain a highly controlled environment
• Monitor and follow up with vendors on pricing issues
• Assist in ad-hoc projects, as requested

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Effective people manager; experience in managing a team and transitioning processes
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint); Skilled in the use of Bloomberg
• Understanding of valuation of corporate actions and various security types (i.e. equity, fixed income, futures, swaps, options etc.)
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; results driven with ability to creatively problem solve
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Has flexibility to work independently while valuing the benefits of influencing a true team effort
• Proficiency to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Equivalent to Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or relevant field
• 4-7 years related experience, with direct experience in valuation operations and/or oversight
• Proficient in English language

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

About State Street Global Advisors

What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world’s governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing