Fund Order Services Senior Associate

Who we are looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, and the incumbent will contribute to key strategic projects in addition to delivering services for our clients. This Senior Associate position plays a key role within our mutual fund trading team. The role will be responsible for mutual fund trading operations including overseeing our new mutual fund trading platform and will play an important role in building our future state model. In the long term, the incumbent will be responsible for daily execution of unit dealing operations in a fast-paced environment across a variety of complex portfolio types, including target dates, multi-manager, and fund-of-funds. 

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. 

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

What you will be responsible for

As Unit Dealing Senior Associate you will

• Execute daily trading activities with a high level of accuracy and timeliness
• Research and resolve inquiries for clients, trading partners, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure all team deliverables are met within assigned deadlines on a daily basis, document and update procedures and team checklists, ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
• Assist with client reporting and client projects
• Assist with client conversions/start-ups of new client relationships
• Analyze internal processes and look to automate, reduce risk, and streamline workflows
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of a functional team by monitoring, reviewing and validating all daily activity to ensure accuracy and adherence to controls within tight deadlines

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to understand and contribute to documented business and technical system requirements
• Ability to decompose high-level information into details, documentation, and use cases. 

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years’ experience in financial services industry

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

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