Collateral Services Expert, Hybrid, Senior Associate

Your new team

Collateral Management Services Team's main focus is to reduce credit risk by exchanging eligible cash or securities between counterparties. The daily calculations are based on MTM of the underlying trades and results in sending Margin Calls, which in turn lead to agreeing transfers. Based on the agreements between our clients and the counterparties the Collateral team in Kraków ensures that all the exposures are fully collateralized and the agreed collateral transactions settle as agreed.

Who we are looking for

If you have experience in asset management or banking or financial services and you are interested in growing your career with State Street this may be an career option for you. You need to be able to communicate in English and have basic analytical skills. Previous experience in an international company is nice to have, but not required.

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

As a Collateral Services Expert, Senior Associate you will:

• Support client services, ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Answer queries from different departments, investigate and solve discrepancies
• Independently review and document process flows/ procedures and contribute new ideas/improvements to further streamline the process
• Get involved in departmental and external ad-hoc projects
• Train and develop other team members
• Prepare monthly internal and external statistics
• Build new tools, coordinate implementation of improvements
• Be a change agent, support LEAN efforts
• Coordinate and support ad-hoc client requests
• Participate in processes on-boarding, testing

Required skills and experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in asset management industry or banking or finance is required
• University degree in Finance, Banking, Accounting is preferred
• Knowledge of OTC markets / derivative instruments or VBA would be an advantage
• Understanding of financial markets basics is recommended
• Very good knowledge of MS Office suite
• Numeracy skills
• Good command of English is required
• Accuracy to work with tight deadlines
• Understanding of financial markets basics is needed

• Permanent contract of employment from day one
• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
• Gold medical package for employees and their families (partner and children)
• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
• Employee savings plan
• Multisport Card
• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
• Variety of well-being programs
• 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.