Fund Accounting, Senior Associate

State Street•Boston, MA

About The Position

State Street is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting associate to join its North America Accounting Organization and lead a team of Fund Accountants in producing and delivering NAVs for clients. The role manages internal workflow, client deadlines and relationships, and the daily operations and production activities of the Accounting team. It also supports compliance and fiduciary reviews and audits, and requires identifying and escalating unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity in accordance with corporate policies and operating procedures. The role calls for strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will show initiative, work effectively under pressure, handle multiple assignments, collaborate across organizations and levels, and adapt to change while meeting client deliverables. A bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience are required; financial-services experience is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, including time management and prioritization.
Ability to take initiative and perform well under pressure while handling multiple assignments.
Ability to work efficiently and meet client deliverables.
Strategic and analytical thinking.
High responsiveness.
Ability to collaborate across organizations and levels.
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
Ability to adapt to change and multitask.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in financial services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage internal workflow and client deadlines.
Manage client relationships and liaise with client personnel daily.
Build collaborative relationships with inter-departmental contacts and work toward business goals.
Oversee NAV production activities of the Accounting team.
Manage the Accounting team's daily operations and production activities.
Assist with compliance and fiduciary reviews and audits.
Identify unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and report or escalate it in accordance with corporate policy and relevant operating procedures.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Basic life insurance and other optional additional insurance coverages.
Long-term disability coverage.
Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
Family-care support.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program.
Eligibility for annual performance-based incentive awards, excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans.
Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans.
Inclusive development opportunities.
Flexible work-life support.
Paid volunteer days.
Employee networks.