Audit Support, Assistant Vice President

State Street • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead and manage the team’s oversight and coordination of in cycle audits, recommend process improvements, and focus on operational excellence on a set of accounts within the Proof and Audit and Bridge teams in State Street’s Accounting division. The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience with a focus in Accounting and audit oversight work of 6-8 years of related experience including previous experience managing staff. The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGS’ tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage team that can prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet internal and industry deadlines
• Possess strong problem solving and resolution skills
• Good understanding of financial services, investment products, and accounting records
• Strong written, verbal, and personal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with various internal teams, clients, and audit firms to resolve inquiries and issues
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on service.
• Ability to work well in a fast paced, high volume atmosphere.
• Bachelors Degree
• 6-8 years related experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the direction and operational oversight of a global staff. Typically works daily with a group of 5 to 8 employees.
• Cultivates and maintains positive and effective relationships with clients, auditors, and coworkers.
• Comprehend the scope of services offered to clients and reviews with the team; demonstrate technical expertise; ensure team meets all client deliverables and manages relationships of assigned clients.
• Responsible for ensuring work is reviewed for client deliverables.
• Assess operational effectiveness and make suggestions to streamline functions.
• Ensure all controls/checklists and procedures are adhered to as well as make recommendations for improvement.
• Lead in the resolution of client issues. Escalate appropriately and timely to VP client issues or concerns that may impact client service and satisfaction.
• Responsible for managing the implementation of all standard practices, processes, tools, etc. and initiatives and technology enhancements.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees