Core Operations, Associate 2

State Street•Quincy, MA

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, and the incumbent will contribute to key strategic projects in addition to delivering services for our clients. This Associate II position plays a key role within our mutual fund trading team, overseeing mutual fund trading operations in a fast-paced environment across a several business lines. The role will be responsible for assisting with the development of our new mutual fund trading platform, contribute to building our future state model, and migrating clients onto the future state workflow. The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

Requirements

Analytical mindset and strong critical thinking
Problem solving and decision making skills
Confident & clear communicator with ability to articulate complex concepts to any audience
Highly motivated with exceptional integrity
Ability to understand and contribute to documented business and technical system requirements
1+ years’ experience in financial services industry

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of existing mutual fund trading infrastructure and business processes
Assist with client conversions/start-ups of new client relationships
Work autonomously with confidence in a fast-moving, complex technical environment
Build relationships with colleagues across multiple functional groups
Assist with business requirements, testing, and implementing new functionality on our trading application in coordination with management team, clients, IT, and the vendor
Research and resolve inquiries for clients, trading partners, and internal stakeholders
Ensure all team deliverables are met within assigned deadlines on a daily basis, document and update procedures and team checklists, ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
Manage the day-to-day activities of a functional team by monitoring, reviewing, and validating all daily activity to ensure accuracy and adherence to controls within tight deadlines
Assist with client reporting and client projects
Analyze internal processes and look to automate, reduce risk, and streamline workflows

Benefits

competitive and comprehensive benefits packages
generous medical care
insurance
savings plans
flexible Work Programs
development programs
educational support
flexible work-life support
paid volunteer days
matching gift programs
access to employee networks
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
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans