Alternative Operations Fund Accounting, Managing Director

State Street • Quincy, MA

5d • $170,000 - $267,500

About The Position

Who we are looking for: Senior level management role within State Street’s Alternative Investments Private Market Services Business Unit. This role requires senior level executive interaction within State Street and with State Street’s largest and most strategic clients, therefore, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required. Candidates must demonstrate strong initiative, be able to perform well under pressure and be capable of managing multiple, diverse assignments. What you will be responsible for: As a PRIVATE MARKETS MANAGING DIRECTOR, you will: Be responsible for development and execution of overall business plans both internally and in partnership with clients. Manage relationships with key client contacts to ensure continued confidence in State Street and ensure client satisfaction expectations are met relative to the level of service delivered. Responsible for all daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly deliverables for assigned client base. Coordinate monthly and quarterly production calendars with clients and internal support areas including but not limited to Financial Reporting, Compliance and Tax. Ensure process and procedures are adequate to meet quality standards and are consistently applied and regularly reviewed. Ability to identify and act on high risk processes; must be active and current on all procedures, controls and high-risk areas to prevent financial loss. Responsible for the direction and training of subordinate managers and staff. Address employee concerns and sensitivities. Meet all requirements for the performance planning process including goal setting, regular and immediate feedback and submission of formalized performance appraisals. Provide support for and effectively communicate broad overall company initiatives and goals to managers and staff within span of control. Responsible for participating in department budget and staffing projections. Complete staffing proposals for newly awarded business. Assess operational effectiveness and make suggestions to transform how we operate and deliver services to clients. Develop ideas for new products and services to expand business opportunities and better meet client needs. Participate in new business generation process including review of proposals, prospect presentations, staffing allocations, etc. Represent the organization internally and externally as a senior level manager of State Street. Spearhead special projects and serve on committees and task force assignments. What we value: These skills will help you succeed in this role Strong problem solving and analytical skills An ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peers Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which includes excellent time management and prioritization skills Ability to communicate with various internal teams to resolve inquiries and understanding when to escalate Candidates must demonstrate initiative, be able to perform well under pressure, and simultaneously handle multiple assignments and to work efficiently to meet client deliverables

Requirements

• Candidates must have a college degree (accounting degree strongly preferred; business, mathematics, finance or economics degree required) and 10 or more years of previous accounting and/or financial service operations experience.
• Candidates must possess solid business unit management experience on complex clients requiring a high level of client interaction.
• Knowledge of Private Equity Fund structures, designs & hierarchies, standalone funds, master-feeder funds, and the role of each entity in the fund structure.
• Knowledge of / experience with private equity accounting and allocation technology, such as Investran, and waterfall compensation methods and calculations.
• Familiarity with Private Equity Fund Services quarterly deliverables, such as Consolidations, PCAPs, Unfunded Statements, ILPAs, etc.

Nice To Haves

• MBA and/or CPA are a plus.
• Knowledge of upstream and downstream technology solutions to drive more automation levels in servicing private markets structures is a plus.
• Familiarity with other alternative investment structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for development and execution of overall business plans both internally and in partnership with clients.
• Manage relationships with key client contacts to ensure continued confidence in State Street and ensure client satisfaction expectations are met relative to the level of service delivered.
• Responsible for all daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly deliverables for assigned client base.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly production calendars with clients and internal support areas including but not limited to Financial Reporting, Compliance and Tax.
• Ensure process and procedures are adequate to meet quality standards and are consistently applied and regularly reviewed.
• Ability to identify and act on high risk processes; must be active and current on all procedures, controls and high-risk areas to prevent financial loss.
• Responsible for the direction and training of subordinate managers and staff.
• Address employee concerns and sensitivities.
• Meet all requirements for the performance planning process including goal setting, regular and immediate feedback and submission of formalized performance appraisals.
• Provide support for and effectively communicate broad overall company initiatives and goals to managers and staff within span of control.
• Responsible for participating in department budget and staffing projections.
• Complete staffing proposals for newly awarded business.
• Assess operational effectiveness and make suggestions to transform how we operate and deliver services to clients.
• Develop ideas for new products and services to expand business opportunities and better meet client needs.
• Participate in new business generation process including review of proposals, prospect presentations, staffing allocations, etc.
• Represent the organization internally and externally as a senior level manager of State Street.
• Spearhead special projects and serve on committees and task force assignments.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees