Fund Accounting, Officer

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a candidate willing to grow along with the EMEA clients that we serve out of the Kansas City office. Our role is a blend of client service and accounting with complex and diverse funds and processes. This officer will lead a client-facing team of people to grow their skills and talents as individuals and as a team servicing the clients. There are frequent opportunities for problem-solving and decision-making at a high level (striving for the best and most effective processes) and at a detail level (striving for timeliness and accuracy in delivering our daily NAVs).

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 Fund Accounting Officer you will

• 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

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• 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

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree with business related coursework. B.S. in business related field preferred

• 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 is preferred.

• 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.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model

• International operating environment

• Foreign holiday sc