What you will be responsible for:
As a senior and experienced Client Service professional you will
- Take Client Service responsibility for clients (including some of our most strategic Insurance, Asset Manager and Asset Owner clients) and effectively manage and be an active part of a dynamic team in an important growth area for State Street Japan
- Handle all operational aspects of offshore funds from onboarding to liquidation, custody, fund accounting, TA, Trustee, etc.
- Effectively and transparently manage process and staff to track and resolve client queries and challenges touching full range of services and topics such as:
- Access requests and State Street application (eg.Mystatestreet.com) related queries
- Proactively self-serve to research and answer client queries in timely manner, reaching out where necessary across SS teams globally (almost always in English to achieve great outcomes for client
- Change requests, regulatory requirements, systems issues capability, process improvements/risk and other initiatives
- Technology, system queries, password resets and access requests for State Street application(e.g. Mystatestreet.com)
- Distribution and liquidation coordination
- Transactions
- Payment status monitoring
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What we value:
- Highly organized, driven and able to work independently to drive change and excellent outcomes for clients
- Experience working as client service or operation with large financial institutions
- Strong communication skill both in English and Japanese
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skill
- Able to work as a team player effectively across cultures and global locations
- Literacy in finance and investment product (especially, investment trust)
- Strong motivation to study new business area
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of State Street products, systems, and their applications [applicable only to internal hire]
- Degree in Finance/ Business/ Law or related discipline
- 1-3 years+ in Financial Services Industry (Asset Manager, Outsourcing Provider, Trustee, Security company, or Global Custodian (Preferred)
- 1-3 years+ in Client Service or similar position in any of the following category of investment services
- Global Custodian
- Japanese Trust bank
- Investment Trust Management Company
- Bachelor/ Graduates from University (Preferred)
- Strong English skills (at least TOEIC 800 or up equivalent level)
- Strong Japanese language skills (Native Level)
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Knowledge and experience of Offshore Funds, Asset Manager's, Outsourcing Provider's, Japanese Trustee's, or Global Custodian's operations
- Verbal and writing/ reading communication in both Japanese and English skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Strong inter-personal and communications skills - able to effectively interact with clients (for both good and difficult messages)
- Strong client communication skills
- Effective at working across large global organizations to identify those with the knowledge/answers to quickly and effectively
- Must be a team player
Additional requirements:
- Team Worker with flexibility and adaptability to any environmental changes.
- Takes ownership of issues and seeing them to resolution on behalf of clients
- Capability of working independently with timely escalation to / information sharing with/ consulting your line manager(s) in case of anything unusual occur/ may occur.
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 by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs 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 perspectives 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 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 programs 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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