Who we are looking for
The Alpha Portfolio Services team is a dedicated global business team working with Clients, SSC IT, client service, and the business operations teams to ensure accurate end-to-end oversight of Front office and Middle Office Information Delivery to our clients. The Alpha Portfolio Services team is responsible for ensuring the Investment book of records is accurately maintained and ensuring accurate client portfolios are reflected on State Street platforms. The role will interact with the Clients' investment operations (predominantly Front Office) and being a key liaison with various portfolio managers and internal SSC parties in identifying an issue as well as managing suitable resolution. The role will need to initiate and develop good communication and interpersonal relationship with business operations teams and IT and to maintain the high level of service that is currently being provided to all the clients.
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Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of a global, cross-divisional group under State Street Global Delivery. Our clients are faced with challenges of expanding globally, seeking new sources of growth and innovation, managing an increasing amount of data, facing cost pressures and keeping pace with regulation and risk. As a result, we need to meet the needs of our client - we need to make sure that we are providing relentless delivery for our clients.
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
- Oversee the day to day responsibilities of the team by developing a strong risk management and controlled environment. Eliminate risk incidents and inadvertent data disclosures.
- Confirm the completion of the review and verification of the staff's work on a daily basis, enforcing stringent procedures and controls.
- Assist in the review and verification process as needed. Ensure documentation protocols are followed.
- Act as the point at which relevant client queries relating to the Recordkeeping system and client file deliveries are tracked, with pro-active management to ensure timely response and resolution
- Become a subject matter expert in IBOR application, and data warehouse
- Take active role in new employee onboarding. Provide guidance to other employees; including training for new team members, and cross training for existing team members.
- Resolve discrepancies and take action on complex and escalated matters from external clients and internal departments.
- Approve documented workflow, procedures and controls. Ensure documented procedures and checklists are maintained and up to date.
- Interface with senior level internal and external clients and other departments on complex matters and inquiries.
- Ad-hoc reporting, including daily, weekly and monthly metrics.
- Engage in complex special projects and assignments including new client onboardings.
What we value
Good management skillset and can analyzes and recommends solutions to complex and non-routine issues and special projects. Develops processes, procedures and controls. Handles regular independent interaction with client contacts. Focus of job on performing complex tasks and providing business and technical expertise in support of multiple clients. Acts as an advisor to other areas of the organization.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with emphasis in finance, accounting, or economics or equivalent work experience in finance or accounting
- 5 plus years related industry experience including operational experience
- Working knowledge of Domestic and International financials and all related instruments
- Detailed understanding of operations
- Strong leadership and attention to detail
- Ability to develop business relationships within and outside the organization
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and problems solving skills
- Ability to multi-task, balance workload and work in a deadline oriented position
- Ability to meet aggressive SLA Deadlines
- Experience in writing SQL, Oracle, Sybase is desired
- Strong MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint skills necessary
- Strong English written and spoken ability
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.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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