Job Description
Who we are looking for
Senior Derivatives Specialist, Associate 2 will be responsible for accurately accounting OTC derivatives in both Trade Post legacy model and General Ledger operating target model, including Credit Default Swap, Interest Rate Swap, Basket Swap, Total Return Swap. Also processing cash transactions to our Custody and Accounting systems. This individual will resolve data quality issues through interaction with other processing teams, client service and Investment Managers. The candidate will act as a first level resource within assigned business unit to process transactions in accordance to established procedures. The individual will perform various daily tasks within the business unit as necessary to support processing routines and assist with other related duties as required.
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What you will be responsible for
- Carry out core and complex processing activities in accordance with established procedures
- Accounting Swaps transactions in STT main accounting systems as a part of NAV creation
- Perform daily process checks and provide support within the deadlines
- Ensure all transactions are booked within various systems and communicated third parties.
- Ability to multitask, ensure accuracy and execute against pre-determined deadlines
- Offer suggestions for updating, standardizing and improving the process where possible
- Acts as a resource within the assigned business unit to resolve complex or non-routine processing related questions/issues with a sense of urgency
- Identifies and takes ownership of issues. Ensures problem resolution is well-documented and communicated to the appropriate parties.
- Assists team with creating, updating and maintaining procedures.
- Accountable for quality, accuracy and timeliness of results
- Train staff on principles of the process
- Adhere to established operating risk, and compliance controls and standard operating procedures.
- Act in accordance with Risk Excellence
- Ability to apply industry knowledge to help other staff members.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
What we value
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Good time management, organizational and team working skills
- Good command of English language
- Proactive mindset and "can do" attitude is a plus
- Willingness to learn and discover the industry
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
- Working knowledge of software packages particularly Microsoft Excel
- Business related degree (preferred)
- Minimum 1 year of related work experience in custody, fund accounting, derivatives and/or experience in a financial/analytical environment
- Knowledge of financial securities markets and understanding of OTC products and their lifecycle.
- Good command of English
What we offer
- Hybrid working model - split between working from home and working from the office
- Employee savings plan
- Multisport card
- Premium life insurance package
- Gold medical package for employees and their families (partner and children)
- Additional holidays - Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off
- International operating environment
- Language classes
- Soft skills trainings
- Technical workshops
- Development sessions with a mentor
- Diversity of opportunities across a range of challenging and highly complex activities
- Networking groups and committees
- Variety of well-being programs
- Paid days off to volunteer time to company-driven initiatives or organizations of choice
- Technical or leadership career pathway
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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